Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory HC-39
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Believable Buff (SW 6120), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Believable Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.26 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 Believable Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 58.51Benjamin Moore is 58.49
- Hex
- #DBC7A8#DAC9AB in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Believable Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Natural Wool SW 9508ΔE 1.33 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Netsuke SW 6134ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Cake Mix VS 315ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory HC-39 matched across all 13 brands →