Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Opal 891
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cotton White (SW 7104), at ΔE 1.05 — near-exact.
Cotton White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.05 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 Cotton White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.05near-exact
- LRV
- 87.06Benjamin Moore is 84.33
- Hex
- #F7EFE3#F6ECDF in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cotton White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Downy SW 7002ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Creamy SW 7012ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Touch of Cream VS 346ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.