Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Mississippi Mud 2114-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Otter (SW 6041), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Otter is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Otter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 6.32Benjamin Moore is 7.41
- Hex
- #56433B#52433E in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Otter reads slightly lighter than Mississippi Mud 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 Otter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cracked Pepper SW 9580ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Chateau Brown SW 7510ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Bitter Chocolate SW 6013ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Mississippi Mud 2114-20 matched across all 13 brands →