Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Free Spirit 245
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sawdust (SW 6158), at ΔE 2.47 — very close.
Sawdust is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.47 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 Sawdust really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.47very close
- LRV
- 25.99Benjamin Moore is 24.43
- Hex
- #998970#978466 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sawdust is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Savvy Tan VS 382ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Artifact SW 6138ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Trail Mix VS 381ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Free Spirit 245 matched across all 13 brands →