Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Startling Orange 2016-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Navel (SW 6887), at ΔE 2.62 — very close.
Navel is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.62 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 Navel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.62very close
- LRV
- 34.63Benjamin Moore is 32.31
- Hex
- #EC8430#F47C1B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Navel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carnival SW 6892ΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Invigorate SW 6886ΔE 6.77 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Amber Wave SW 6657ΔE 7.12 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Startling Orange 2016-10 matched across all 13 brands →