Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Middlebury Brown HC-68
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Homestead Brown (SW 7515), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Homestead Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Homestead Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 12.22Benjamin Moore is 10.72
- Hex
- #6E5F53#69594D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Homestead Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tea Leaf SW 9604ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Prospect SW 9615ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Manor House SW 7505ΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Middlebury Brown HC-68 matched across all 13 brands →