Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Mars Red 2172-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Flower Pot (SW 6334), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Flower Pot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Flower Pot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 10.25Benjamin Moore is 11.36
- Hex
- #8F4438#924737 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Flower Pot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brick Paver SW 7599ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Cajun Red SW 0008ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Sierra Redwood SW 7598ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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