Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Harbor Town 493
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Acanthus (SW 0029), at ΔE 1.74 — near-exact.
Acanthus 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 Acanthus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.74near-exact
- LRV
- 60.14Benjamin Moore is 56.47
- Hex
- #CDCDB4#CBCBAD in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Acanthus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Baize Green SW 6429ΔE 3.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Recycled Glass SW 7747ΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Valleyview SW 9673ΔE 3.91 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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