Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Tan CW-130
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Outerbanks (SW 7534), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Outerbanks is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Outerbanks really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 38.65Benjamin Moore is 36.91
- Hex
- #B7A48B#B5A083 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Outerbanks is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sugared Almond SW 9537ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Dried Edamame SW 9122ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Latte SW 6108ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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