Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige HC-45
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ramie (SW 6156), at ΔE 1.32 — near-exact.
Ramie is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.32 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 Ramie really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.32near-exact
- LRV
- 52.15Benjamin Moore is 53.53
- Hex
- #CDBDA2#D1C2A7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ramie is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sand Beach SW 7529ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Threaded Loom SW 9512ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Natural Wool SW 9508ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige HC-45 matched across all 13 brands →