Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Shelburne Buff HC-28
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Harmonic Tan (SW 6136), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Harmonic Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Harmonic Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 45.04Benjamin Moore is 47.16
- Hex
- #C6B08A#CBB58D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Harmonic Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ecru SW 6135ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Whole Wheat SW 6121ΔE 2.01 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Safari SW 7697ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Shelburne Buff HC-28 matched across all 13 brands →