Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Natural Linen 966
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wool Skein (SW 6148), at ΔE 0.63 — indistinguishable.
Wool Skein is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.63 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 Wool Skein really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.63indistinguishable
- LRV
- 62.75Benjamin Moore is 59.84
- Hex
- #D9CFBA#D7CDB7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wool Skein is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wafer VS 347ΔE 0.63 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Warm Oats SW 9511ΔE 0.67 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Rice Grain SW 6155ΔE 0.89 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Natural Linen 966 matched across all 13 brands →