Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sombrero 249
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Independent Gold (SW 6401), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Independent Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Independent Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 50.63Benjamin Moore is 47.7
- Hex
- #D2BA83#CEB985 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Independent Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wheat Grass SW 6408ΔE 1.31 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Cool Avocado SW 9029ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Hearts of Palm SW 6415ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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