Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Renwick Beige SW 2805
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pensive (AF-140), at ΔE 1.92 — near-exact.
Pensive is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.92 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 Pensive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.92near-exact
- LRV
- 42.01Sherwin-Williams is 44.96
- Hex
- #BDAA95#C3B09D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pensive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Truffle AF-130ΔE 2.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Shabby Chic 1018ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Cream Soda 1082ΔE 2.66 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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