Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Tamarind AF-120
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Timber Beam (SW 9540), at ΔE 2.76 — very close.
Timber Beam is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.76 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 Timber Beam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.76very close
- LRV
- 12.83Benjamin Moore is 13.84
- Hex
- #796040#736046 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Timber Beam reads slightly lighter than Tamarind in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Timber Beam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Roycroft Brass SW 2843ΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Tea Chest SW 6103ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Snicker VS 344ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Tamarind AF-120 matched across all 13 brands →