Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Antiquarian Brown SW 0045
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Glenwood Brown (1141), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Glenwood Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 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 Glenwood Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 15.78Sherwin-Williams is 16.32
- Hex
- #8F6748#946644 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Glenwood Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honeycomb 1120ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Pony Brown 2163-20ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Penny 2163-30ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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