Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Gemstone 265
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Independent Gold (SW 6401), at ΔE 2.61 — very close.
Independent Gold is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.61 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 Independent Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.61very close
- LRV
- 50.63Benjamin Moore is 44.1
- Hex
- #D2BA83#CAB275 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.5 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.
- Cool Avocado SW 9029ΔE 2.72 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Wheat Grass SW 6408ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Sassy Green SW 6416ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Gemstone 265 matched across all 13 brands →