Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Soft Biscuit 919
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Meringue (SW 7561), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Lemon Meringue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 Lemon Meringue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 82.52Benjamin Moore is 79.69
- Hex
- #F5EACC#F3EAD0 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Meringue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fresh Zest SW 9662ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Restoration Ivory SW 6413ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Chamomile SW 6399ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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