Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Timothy Straw 2149-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cool Avocado (SW 9029), at ΔE 1.62 — near-exact.
Cool Avocado is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.62 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 Cool Avocado really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.62near-exact
- LRV
- 45.93Benjamin Moore is 47.16
- Hex
- #C4B47D#C6B984 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cool Avocado is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hearts of Palm SW 6415ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.7 points higher.
- Wheat Grass SW 6408ΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Independent Gold SW 6401ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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