Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Royal Flax CSP-315
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sandbar (SW 7547), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Sandbar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Sandbar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 52.96Benjamin Moore is 53.33
- Hex
- #CBBFAD#CEC0AE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sandbar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Minimalist SW 9611ΔE 1.05 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Urban Putty SW 7532ΔE 1.12 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Beachcomber SW 9617ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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