Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Golden Harvest 2157-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Amber Wave (SW 6657), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Amber Wave is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Amber Wave really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 29.94Benjamin Moore is 29.55
- Hex
- #D28240#CD8341 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Amber Wave is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Marigold SW 6664ΔE 2.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Tassel SW 6369ΔE 2.80 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Serape SW 6656ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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