Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Old World Romance 303
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Lemon Chiffon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 79.3Benjamin Moore is 80.33
- Hex
- #F5E5BC#FBEBC1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Chiffon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Full Moon SW 6679ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Lily SW 6693ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Daybreak SW 6700ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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