Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Fairfax Brown SW 2856
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Java (2106-10), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Java 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 Java really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 8.72Sherwin-Williams is 7.19
- Hex
- #67493A#61463A in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Java is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Barrel Brown 2098-10ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Hasbrouck Brown HC-71ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Chocolate Sundae 2113-10ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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