Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Golden Retriever 2165-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bosc Pear (SW 6390), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Bosc Pear is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Bosc Pear really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 31.78Benjamin Moore is 29.42
- Hex
- #C09056#BA8B52 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bosc Pear is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chamois SW 6131ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Rookwood Amber SW 2817ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Mannered Gold SW 6130ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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