Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Clay Pot SW 2917
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cinnamon (2174-20), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Cinnamon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Cinnamon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 12.93Sherwin-Williams is 12.01
- Hex
- #984F3B#9A4A33 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cinnamon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rich Chestnut 2090-20ΔE 2.12 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Grand Canyon Red 2090-10ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Country Lane 2088-20ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Clay Pot SW 2917 matched across all 13 brands →