Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dark Beige 2165-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Restrained Gold (SW 6129), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
Restrained Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 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 Restrained Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 46.57Benjamin Moore is 46.82
- Hex
- #D2B084#D8B281 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Restrained Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Fleece SW 6388ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- New Colonial Yellow SW 2853ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Golden Gate SW 7679ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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