Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Cocoa Brown 2101-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Brevity Brown (SW 6068), at ΔE 3.38 — very close.
Brevity Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.38 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)
- 3.38very close
- LRV
- 9.96Benjamin Moore is 10.01
- Hex
- #715243#744D40 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
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 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Vintage Leather SW 6062ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Aurora Brown SW 2837ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Cocoa Brown 2101-20 matched across all 13 brands →