Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Barley 199
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Banana Cream (SW 6673), at ΔE 2.06 — very close.
Banana Cream is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.06 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Banana Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.06very close
- LRV
- 74.91Benjamin Moore is 67.55
- Hex
- #F5DEAF#EDD7A4 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Banana Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Butter Up SW 6681ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.3 points higher.
- Friendly Yellow SW 6680ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 8.4 points higher.
- Sunbeam Yellow SW 0078ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Barley 199 matched across all 13 brands →