Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sulfur Yellow 2151-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Independent Gold (SW 6401), at ΔE 0.91 — indistinguishable.
Independent Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.91 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 Independent Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.91indistinguishable
- LRV
- 50.63Benjamin Moore is 48.99
- Hex
- #D2BA83#D2BA7F in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Independent Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wheat Grass SW 6408ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Cool Avocado SW 9029ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Sequin SW 6394ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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