Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Fossil AF-65
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Arrowroote (SW 9502), at ΔE 0.23 — indistinguishable.
Arrowroote is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.23 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 Arrowroote really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.23indistinguishable
- LRV
- 73.49Benjamin Moore is 71.59
- Hex
- #E4DECF#E3DDCE in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Arrowroote is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Natural Choice SW 7011ΔE 0.57 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Oyster White SW 7637ΔE 0.83 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- White Duck SW 7010ΔE 0.98 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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