Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Lemon Meringue 2023-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fun Yellow (SW 6908), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Fun Yellow is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.52 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 Fun Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 77.95Benjamin Moore is 81.07
- Hex
- #F7E594#FEF0A1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fun Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Venetian Yellow SW 1666ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Icy Lemonade SW 1667ΔE 5.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Optimistic Yellow SW 6900ΔE 5.20 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Lemon Meringue 2023-50 matched across all 13 brands →