Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow 2152-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Different Gold (SW 6396), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Different Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Different Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 32.05Benjamin Moore is 28.76
- Hex
- #BC934D#B89045 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Different Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Escapade Gold SW 6403ΔE 4.45 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
- Alchemy SW 6395ΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 8.8 points higher.
- Crispy Gold SW 6699ΔE 4.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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