Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pensive AF-140
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Antler Velvet (SW 9111), at ΔE 1.15 — near-exact.
Antler Velvet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.15 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 Antler Velvet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.15near-exact
- LRV
- 43.39Benjamin Moore is 42.01
- Hex
- #C0AD96#BDAA95 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Antler Velvet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Portico SW 7548ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Smoky Beige SW 9087ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Renwick Beige SW 2805ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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