Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Norwich Brown HC-19
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Artifact (SW 6138), at ΔE 1.80 — near-exact.
Artifact is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.80 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 Artifact really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.80near-exact
- LRV
- 23.52Benjamin Moore is 23.02
- Hex
- #9A815E#95805D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Artifact is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Trail Mix VS 381ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Dapper Tan SW 6144ΔE 3.20 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Tangled Twine SW 9538ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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