Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bracken Biscuit CW-120
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Believable Buff (SW 6120), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Believable Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 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 Believable Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 58.51Benjamin Moore is 54.41
- Hex
- #DBC7A8#D5C3A2 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Believable Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Straw Harvest SW 7698ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Toasted Pine Nut SW 7696ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Tumblin' Tumbleweed SW 9120ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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