Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Gamboge CW-285
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Torchlight (SW 6374), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Torchlight is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Torchlight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 47.94Benjamin Moore is 48.74
- Hex
- #E5AE6B#E6B271 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Torchlight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Classical Gold SW 2831ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Anjou Pear SW 6381ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Papaya SW 6661ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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