Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Cedar ES-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Saffron Thread (SW 6663), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Saffron Thread is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Saffron Thread really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 38.95Benjamin Moore is 41.08
- Hex
- #DF984E#E89B49 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Saffron Thread is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Osage Orange SW 6890ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Adventure Orange SW 6655ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Gold Crest SW 6670ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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