Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Mocha Cream 995
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Symmetry (SW 9601), at ΔE 0.66 — indistinguishable.
Symmetry is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.66 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 Symmetry really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.66indistinguishable
- LRV
- 60.64Benjamin Moore is 57.76
- Hex
- #D5CBBE#D3C9BD in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Symmetry is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Realist Beige SW 6078ΔE 0.83 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Soft Suede SW 9577ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Worldly Gray SW 7043ΔE 1.23 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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