Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Buena Vista Gold 209
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Independent Gold (SW 6401), at ΔE 3.27 — very close.
Independent Gold is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.27 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 Independent Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.27very close
- LRV
- 50.63Benjamin Moore is 48.95
- Hex
- #D2BA83#D6BB74 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Independent Gold reads slightly darker than Buena Vista Gold in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Independent Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tarnished Trumpet SW 9026ΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Cool Avocado SW 9029ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Wheat Grass SW 6408ΔE 4.89 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Buena Vista Gold 209 matched across all 13 brands →