Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tarnished Trumpet (SW 9026), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.

Dorset GoldBenjamin Moore · HC-8
Tarnished TrumpetSherwin-Williams · SW 9026

Tarnished Trumpet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Tarnished Trumpet really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.15very close
LRV
47.12Benjamin Moore is 49.04
Hex
#D5B176#DDB673 in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Tarnished Trumpet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Classical Gold SW 2831ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
  • Bee's Wax SW 7682ΔE 3.95 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points higher.
  • White Raisin SW 7685ΔE 3.95 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 8.3 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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