Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow 2161-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Stonebriar (SW 7693), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Stonebriar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Stonebriar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 42.79Benjamin Moore is 41.31
- Hex
- #CBA97E#CDA87F in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Stonebriar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vintage Gold SW 9024ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Totally Tan SW 6115ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Restrained Gold SW 6129ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow 2161-40 matched across all 13 brands →