Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Raphael CC-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dark Auburn (SW 6034), at ΔE 1.80 — near-exact.
Dark Auburn is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.80 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 Dark Auburn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.80near-exact
- LRV
- 4.98Benjamin Moore is 6.66
- Hex
- #5A3532#583835 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dark Auburn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sommelier SW 7595ΔE 2.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Fiery Brown SW 6055ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Cordovan SW 6027ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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