Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Lightning Storm 359
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Venetian Yellow (SW 1666), at ΔE 3.08 — very close.
Venetian Yellow is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.08 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 Venetian Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.08very close
- LRV
- 77.35Benjamin Moore is 79.72
- Hex
- #F6E3A1#F8EDA8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Venetian Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Icy Lemonade SW 1667ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Fun Yellow SW 6908ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Optimistic Yellow SW 6900ΔE 4.16 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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