Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Ludwell White CW-275
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Meringue (SW 7561), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Lemon Meringue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Lemon Meringue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 82.52Benjamin Moore is 80.09
- Hex
- #F5EACC#F8E9C7 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Meringue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Full Moon SW 6679ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Lemon Chiffon SW 6686ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Tea Light SW 7681ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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