Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Georgetown Pink Beige HC-56
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Classic Sand (SW 0056), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Classic Sand is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Classic Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 53.2Benjamin Moore is 55.28
- Hex
- #D6BCAA#DFC1AB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Classic Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beige SW 2859ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Townhouse Tan SW 7712ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Sweet Orange SW 6351ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Georgetown Pink Beige HC-56 matched across all 13 brands →