Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Simply Irresistible 205
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fresh Zest (SW 9662), at ΔE 0.98 — indistinguishable.
Fresh Zest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.98 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 Fresh Zest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.98indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.99Benjamin Moore is 77.61
- Hex
- #F5E9CF#F1E6CB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fresh Zest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemon Meringue SW 7561ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Vital Yellow SW 6392ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Morning Sun SW 6672ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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