Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Santo Domingo Cream 274
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Lemon Chiffon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Lemon Chiffon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 79.3Benjamin Moore is 74.7
- Hex
- #F5E5BC#F3E4B6 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Chiffon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lantern Light SW 6687ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Moonraker SW 6701ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Friendly Yellow SW 6680ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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