Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight 2137-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Willowleaf (SW 9649), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Willowleaf is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.50 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 Willowleaf really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 23.67Benjamin Moore is 26.6
- Hex
- #85877B#8D8C7F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Willowleaf is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mountain Road SW 7743ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Cornwall Slate SW 9131ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Alloy SW 9569ΔE 2.82 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight 2137-40 matched across all 13 brands →