Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Classic Sand SW 0056
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Crossroads (1226), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Crossroads is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Crossroads really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 54Sherwin-Williams is 53.2
- Hex
- #D8BDAD#D6BCAA in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Crossroads is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cashmere Wrap CSP-345ΔE 1.22 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Groundhog Day 1166ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Milk Shake 1165ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Classic Sand SW 0056 matched across all 13 brands →