Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Brown Tar 2110-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Umber (SW 6146), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Umber is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Umber really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 10.06Benjamin Moore is 10.59
- Hex
- #6E543C#6E5440 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Umber is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rookwood Medium Brown SW 2807ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Coconut Husk SW 6111ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Kaffee SW 6104ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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