Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Ancient Oak 940
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Restoration Ivory (SW 6413), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Restoration Ivory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Restoration Ivory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 75.48Benjamin Moore is 72.61
- Hex
- #E9E1CA#E6E1CB in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Restoration Ivory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ionic Ivory SW 6406ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Polar Bear SW 7564ΔE 2.07 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Chamomile SW 6399ΔE 2.15 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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