Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Almond Beige 2101-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Hushed Auburn (SW 9080), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Hushed Auburn is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Hushed Auburn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 26.38Benjamin Moore is 25.43
- Hex
- #A8857A#A57F75 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Hushed Auburn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moroccan Spice SW 6060ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Velvety Chestnut SW 9079ΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Mulberry Silk SW 0001ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Almond Beige 2101-40 matched across all 13 brands →