Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Marble Canyon 227
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ancestral Gold (SW 6407), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Ancestral Gold is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.04 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Ancestral Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 62.09Benjamin Moore is 56.28
- Hex
- #DDCDA6#D5C8A6 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ancestral Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Straw Harvest SW 7698ΔE 2.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Natural Wool SW 9508ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Rice Paddy SW 6414ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Marble Canyon 227 matched across all 13 brands →