Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Chestnut Brown ES-65
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is El Caramelo (SW 9106), at ΔE 2.68 — very close.
El Caramelo is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.68 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 El Caramelo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.68very close
- LRV
- 17.9Benjamin Moore is 18.71
- Hex
- #946E48#9B6F40 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if El Caramelo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Renwick Golden Oak SW 2824ΔE 2.92 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Relic Bronze SW 6132ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Olde World Gold SW 7700ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Chestnut Brown ES-65 matched across all 13 brands →