Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore American Cheese 2019-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Twist (SW 6909), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Lemon Twist is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Lemon Twist really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 71.52Benjamin Moore is 67.47
- Hex
- #FED95D#FFD766 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Twist is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sunny Side Up SW 9665ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Daffodil SW 6901ΔE 2.80 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Decisive Yellow SW 6902ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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