Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Kansas Grain 2160-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Vanillin (SW 6371), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Vanillin is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Vanillin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 77.86Benjamin Moore is 80.16
- Hex
- #F2E3CA#F8E8CC in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Vanillin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Welcome White SW 6658ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Morning Sun SW 6672ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Fresh Zest SW 9662ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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