Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Boudoir AF-190
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Beige (SW 2859), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 60.36Benjamin Moore is 54.99
- Hex
- #DFC8B5#DAC2AE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Townhouse Tan SW 7712ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
- Playa Arenosa SW 9094ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Classic Sand SW 0056ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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