Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Renwick Olive SW 2815
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Ivy League (516), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Ivy League is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.40 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Ivy League really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 26.41Sherwin-Williams is 25.37
- Hex
- #988B65#97896A in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Ivy League is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Palace Tan CW-35ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Elk Horn AF-105ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Hancock Gray HC-97ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Renwick Olive SW 2815 matched across all 13 brands →