Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Carmel SW 2921
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pony Brown (2163-20), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Pony Brown 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 Pony Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 14.99Sherwin-Williams is 14.54
- Hex
- #8D6345#915F3D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pony Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Warmed Cognac AF-235ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Honeycomb 1120ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Log Cabin 2163-10ΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Carmel SW 2921 matched across all 13 brands →