Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Ipanema AF-245
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sensational Sand (SW 6094), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Sensational Sand is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Sensational Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 39.11Benjamin Moore is 40.02
- Hex
- #BFA38D#C5A38C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sensational Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Interface Tan SW 6059ΔE 2.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pinky Beige SW 0079ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Deer Valley SW 7720ΔE 2.94 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Ipanema AF-245 matched across all 13 brands →