Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sesame 381
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wild Lime (SW 9668), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Wild Lime is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Wild Lime really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 71.93Benjamin Moore is 63.05
- Hex
- #E3DEB3#DBD6A7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 8.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wild Lime is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Springtime SW 6708ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 13.6 points higher.
- Shagreen SW 6422ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Moonraker SW 6701ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Sesame 381 matched across all 13 brands →