Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Natural Beech 253
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Chamomile (SW 6399), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Chamomile is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Chamomile really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 74.74Benjamin Moore is 75.14
- Hex
- #E9E0C5#EEE5C7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Chamomile is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemon Meringue SW 7561ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points higher.
- Ionic Ivory SW 6406ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Daybreak SW 6700ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Natural Beech 253 matched across all 13 brands →