Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Cream Fleece 233
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Steamed Chai (SW 9509), at ΔE 0.77 — indistinguishable.
Steamed Chai is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.77 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 Steamed Chai really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.77indistinguishable
- LRV
- 66.53Benjamin Moore is 63.81
- Hex
- #E0D4BD#DED3BB in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Steamed Chai is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rice Grain SW 6155ΔE 0.78 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker.
- Dirty Martini SW 9119ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Oyster Bar SW 7565ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
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