Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Chambourd AF-645
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Plum Brown (SW 6272), at ΔE 2.94 — very close.
Plum Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.94 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 Plum Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.94very close
- LRV
- 6.02Benjamin Moore is 8.61
- Hex
- #4E4247#56464E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Plum Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bitter Chocolate SW 6013ΔE 5.44 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Carnelian SW 7580ΔE 5.90 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Quixotic Plum SW 6265ΔE 5.99 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Chambourd AF-645 matched across all 13 brands →