Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Mayflower Red HC-49
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Roycroft Adobe (SW 0040), at ΔE 2.90 — very close.
Roycroft Adobe is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.90 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 Roycroft Adobe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.90very close
- LRV
- 17.42Benjamin Moore is 17.37
- Hex
- #A76251#9E624D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Roycroft Adobe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Cent SW 6341ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Rookwood Terra Cotta SW 2803ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Cavern Clay SW 7701ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Mayflower Red HC-49 matched across all 13 brands →