Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Spring Morning 263
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ancestral Gold (SW 6407), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Ancestral Gold is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.50 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 Ancestral Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 62.09Benjamin Moore is 60.12
- Hex
- #DDCDA6#DACEA1 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ancestral Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rice Paddy SW 6414ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Hearts of Palm SW 6415ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- Lucent Yellow SW 6400ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Spring Morning 263 matched across all 13 brands →