Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Aged Bronze 231
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Eminent Bronze (SW 6412), at ΔE 1.74 — near-exact.
Eminent Bronze is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.74 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 Eminent Bronze really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.74near-exact
- LRV
- 14.48Benjamin Moore is 15.64
- Hex
- #7A6841#7F6C46 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Eminent Bronze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mossy Gold SW 6139ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Twig Basket SW 9529ΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Roycroft Brass SW 2843ΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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