Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Greenbrier Beige HC-79
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sleepy Owlet (SW 9513), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Sleepy Owlet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Sleepy Owlet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 39.44Benjamin Moore is 41.6
- Hex
- #B5A78D#BBAB8E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sleepy Owlet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Favorite Tan SW 6157ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Sawgrass Basket SW 9121ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Universal Khaki SW 6150ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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