Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Governor's Gold CW-395
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Solaria (SW 6688), at ΔE 1.92 — near-exact.
Solaria is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.92 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 Solaria really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.92near-exact
- LRV
- 69.84Benjamin Moore is 65.87
- Hex
- #F5D68F#EFD596 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Solaria is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Solé SW 6896ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 8.3 points higher.
- Butter Up SW 6681ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.9 points higher.
- Naples Yellow SW 9021ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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