Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Natural Sand 2165-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Concord Buff (SW 7684), at ΔE 1.14 — near-exact.
Concord Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.14 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 Concord Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.14near-exact
- LRV
- 69.18Benjamin Moore is 64.56
- Hex
- #EDD6B1#EBD2AD in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Concord Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ivoire SW 6127ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Travertine SW 7722ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Inviting Ivory SW 6372ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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