Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dixon Brown CW-160
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Homestead Brown (SW 7515), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Homestead Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Homestead Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 12.22Benjamin Moore is 12.02
- Hex
- #6E5F53#695A4C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Homestead Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tea Leaf SW 9604ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Prospect SW 9615ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Oak Leaf Brown SW 7054ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Dixon Brown CW-160 matched across all 13 brands →