Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe 2111-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Terrain (SW 9613), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Terrain is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 Terrain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 23.49Benjamin Moore is 23.65
- Hex
- #8C8475#8C847A in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Terrain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dovetail SW 7018ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Smoke Screen VS 385ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Timeless Taupe SW 9579ΔE 2.62 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe 2111-40 matched across all 13 brands →