Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Antique Bronze 217
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Alchemy (SW 6395), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Alchemy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Alchemy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 37.55Benjamin Moore is 34.45
- Hex
- #C99E53#C29A4D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Alchemy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Different Gold SW 6396ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Escapade Gold SW 6403ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Crispy Gold SW 6699ΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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