Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Shortbread CSP-970
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Pale Moss (SW 9027), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Pale Moss is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Pale Moss really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 58.16Benjamin Moore is 53.93
- Hex
- #DCC797#DBC295 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Pale Moss is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sequin SW 6394ΔE 2.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Birdseye Maple SW 2834ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Pale Yellow SW 7691ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Shortbread CSP-970 matched across all 13 brands →