Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Brownstone CSP-240
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cracked Pepper (SW 9580), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Cracked Pepper is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Cracked Pepper really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 4.84Benjamin Moore is 8.03
- Hex
- #483C37#4E433D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cracked Pepper is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Fox SW 7020ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Clove SW 9605ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Sealskin SW 7675ΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Brownstone CSP-240 matched across all 13 brands →