Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Amber SW 2817
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Butterscotch Sundae (1147), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Butterscotch Sundae is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Butterscotch Sundae really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 29.06Sherwin-Williams is 28.93
- Hex
- #BE8759#C08650 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Butterscotch Sundae is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cognac Snifter 1148ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Venetian Gold 2158-20ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Amber 168ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Amber SW 2817 matched across all 13 brands →