Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Barely Yellow 2025-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Carambola (SW 9667), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
Carambola is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 Carambola really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 82.37Benjamin Moore is 88.44
- Hex
- #EFEBD1#F7F8DB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Carambola is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Queen Anne's Lace SW 6420ΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
- Sprout SW 6427ΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 11.9 points lower.
- Daybreak SW 6700ΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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