Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Lightning Bug 340
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fun Yellow (SW 6908), at ΔE 3.27 — very close.
Fun Yellow is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.27 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 Fun Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.27very close
- LRV
- 77.95Benjamin Moore is 72.44
- Hex
- #F7E594#F7E27D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fun Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Funky Yellow SW 6913ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
- Daffodil SW 6901ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Lively Yellow SW 6702ΔE 5.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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