Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Meditation AF-395
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Herbal Wash (SW 7739), at ΔE 2.56 — very close.
Herbal Wash is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.56 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 Herbal Wash really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.56very close
- LRV
- 32.82Benjamin Moore is 36.48
- Hex
- #A49B82#ABA38C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Herbal Wash is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Worn Khaki SW 9527ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Svelte Sage SW 6164ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Soft Meadow VS 360ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Meditation AF-395 matched across all 13 brands →