Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pine Cone Brown 2113-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fairfax Brown (SW 2856), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Fairfax Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.83 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 Fairfax Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 7.19Benjamin Moore is 7.56
- Hex
- #61463A#5F433C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Fairfax Brown reads slightly lighter than Pine Cone Brown in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fairfax Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Otter SW 6041ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Carnelian SW 7580ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Vintage Leather SW 6062ΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Pine Cone Brown 2113-20 matched across all 13 brands →