Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Acapulco Sand 2105-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Abalone Shell (SW 6050), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Abalone Shell is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Abalone Shell really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 59.51Benjamin Moore is 59.86
- Hex
- #DBC7BD#DDC9C1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Abalone Shell is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White Truffle SW 6029ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Malted Milk SW 6057ΔE 2.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Unfussy Beige SW 6043ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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