Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Elemental AF-400
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Koi Pond (SW 7727), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Koi Pond is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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 Koi Pond really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 44.27Benjamin Moore is 40.21
- Hex
- #B9B292#B1AC8D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Koi Pond is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sage SW 2860ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Majolica Green SW 0013ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Svelte Sage SW 6164ΔE 3.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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