Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dark Linen 2147-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Carambola (SW 9667), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Carambola is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Carambola really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 82.37Benjamin Moore is 80.2
- Hex
- #EFEBD1#ECECCF in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Carambola is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sprout SW 6427ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Queen Anne's Lace SW 6420ΔE 2.95 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Celery SW 6421ΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Dark Linen 2147-60 matched across all 13 brands →