Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold SW 0012
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Gingerbread Man (1111), at ΔE 2.07 — very close.
Gingerbread Man is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.07 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 Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore 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 Gingerbread Man really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.07very close
- LRV
- 39.19Sherwin-Williams is 37.17
- Hex
- #CAA472#C19F6E in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Gingerbread Man is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coffeehouse Ochre CW-385ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Peanut Shell 2162-40ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Simple Pleasures 1097ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold SW 0012 matched across all 13 brands →