Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Amaretto CSP-325
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tanbark (SW 6061), at ΔE 3.38 — very close.
Tanbark is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.38 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 Tanbark really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.38very close
- LRV
- 15.44Benjamin Moore is 16.42
- Hex
- #896656#906251 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Tanbark reads slightly lighter than Amaretto in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tanbark is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Night VS 326ΔE 3.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Wheat Penny SW 7705ΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Canyon Clay SW 6054ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Amaretto CSP-325 matched across all 13 brands →