Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Downing Straw SW 2813
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bridgewater Tan (1096), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Bridgewater Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Bridgewater Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 43.78Sherwin-Williams is 43.3
- Hex
- #C9AE84#CAAB7D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Bridgewater Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wilmington Tan HC-34ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Guesthouse 1117ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Simple Pleasures 1097ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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