Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Hedgehog Brown 2097-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Brevity Brown (SW 6068), at ΔE 2.70 — very close.
Brevity Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.70 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 Brevity Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.70very close
- LRV
- 9.96Benjamin Moore is 12.64
- Hex
- #715243#7A5749 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Brevity Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smooth Bark VS 336ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Canyon Clay SW 6054ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Rookwood Medium Brown SW 2807ΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Hedgehog Brown 2097-30 matched across all 13 brands →