Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe 999
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Library Pewter (SW 0038), at ΔE 2.09 — very close.
Library Pewter is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.09 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Library Pewter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.09very close
- LRV
- 17.47Benjamin Moore is 19.29
- Hex
- #7F7263#847562 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Library Pewter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Foothills SW 7514ΔE 2.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Downing Earth SW 2820ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Virtual Taupe SW 7039ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe 999 matched across all 13 brands →