Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Stampede 979
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Downing Earth (SW 2820), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Downing Earth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Downing Earth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 20.44Benjamin Moore is 20.32
- Hex
- #887B67#857A68 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Downing Earth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Habitat SW 9608ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Country Tweed SW 9519ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Warm Stone SW 7032ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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