Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Lemon Shine 2020-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Goldfinch (SW 6905), at ΔE 0.76 — indistinguishable.
Goldfinch is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.76 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 Goldfinch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.76indistinguishable
- LRV
- 54.76Benjamin Moore is 52.53
- Hex
- #FDB702#FFB600 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Goldfinch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gusto Gold SW 6904ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Cheerful SW 6903ΔE 5.53 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points higher.
- Goldenrod SW 6677ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
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