Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Carbon Copy 2117-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Deep Forest Brown (SW 9175), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Deep Forest Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Deep Forest Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 3.57Benjamin Moore is 5.33
- Hex
- #393437#383537 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Deep Forest Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Domino SW 6989ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Black Magic SW 6991ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Bohemian Black SW 6988ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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