Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon 356
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Twist (SW 6909), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
Lemon Twist is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 Lemon Twist really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 71.52Benjamin Moore is 60.93
- Hex
- #FED95D#EDD24F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Twist is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Funky Yellow SW 6913ΔE 3.91 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Daisy SW 6910ΔE 4.28 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points higher.
- Frolic SW 6703ΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Sunny Afternoon 356 matched across all 13 brands →