Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Buttercup 2154-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Alchemy (SW 6395), at ΔE 2.89 — very close.
Alchemy is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.89 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 Alchemy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.89very close
- LRV
- 37.55Benjamin Moore is 38.76
- Hex
- #C99E53#D5A14B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Alchemy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Trinket SW 6685ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Ceremonial Gold SW 6382ΔE 3.88 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Glitzy Gold SW 6691ΔE 3.92 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Buttercup 2154-30 matched across all 13 brands →