Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Desert Camel 2162-20

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Desert Camel 2162-20

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Relic Bronze (SW 6132), at ΔE 2.01 — very close.

Desert CamelBenjamin Moore · 2162-20
Relic BronzeSherwin-Williams · SW 6132

Relic Bronze is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.01 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 Relic Bronze really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.01very close
LRV
16.54Benjamin Moore is 15.52
Hex
#906A3A#8C663B in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Relic Bronze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Olde World Gold SW 7700ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
  • Craft Paper SW 6125ΔE 2.92 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
  • Leather Bound SW 6118ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

See Benjamin Moore Desert Camel 2162-20 matched across all 13 brands →