Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Maple Sugar 2160-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Butternut (SW 6389), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Butternut is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Butternut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 37.07Benjamin Moore is 34.27
- Hex
- #CC9B5C#C9974F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Butternut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Rule SW 6383ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Alchemy SW 6395ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Different Gold SW 6396ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Maple Sugar 2160-30 matched across all 13 brands →