Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Rumba Orange 2014-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Knockout Orange (SW 6885), at ΔE 3.17 — very close.
Knockout Orange is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.17 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 Knockout Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.17very close
- LRV
- 27.66Benjamin Moore is 26.05
- Hex
- #E16F3E#EF6530 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Knockout Orange reads slightly darker than Rumba Orange in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Knockout Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Invigorate SW 6886ΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Obstinate Orange SW 6884ΔE 6.45 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Emberglow SW 6627ΔE 7.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Rumba Orange 2014-20 matched across all 13 brands →