Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Linen Sand 2151-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Meringue (SW 7561), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Lemon Meringue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Lemon Meringue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 82.52Benjamin Moore is 78.17
- Hex
- #F5EACC#F0E8CB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Meringue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carambola SW 9667ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Chamomile SW 6399ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Daybreak SW 6700ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Linen Sand 2151-60 matched across all 13 brands →