Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Pinky Beige SW 0079
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Venetian Portico (AF-185), at ΔE 1.85 — near-exact.
Venetian Portico is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.85 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 Venetian Portico really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.85near-exact
- LRV
- 41.94Sherwin-Williams is 43.37
- Hex
- #C4A996#C9AA98 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Venetian Portico is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cappuccino 2096-50ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Vintage 1174ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Monticello Rose HC-63ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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