Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bright Gold 371
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Limón Fresco (SW 9030), at ΔE 1.74 — near-exact.
Limón Fresco is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.74 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 Limón Fresco really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.74near-exact
- LRV
- 49.76Benjamin Moore is 47.05
- Hex
- #CEBC55#CDBC47 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Limón Fresco is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Humorous Green SW 6918ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Hep Green SW 6704ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Frolic SW 6703ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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