Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Iron Gate SW 2926
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Bittersweet Chocolate (2114-10), at ΔE 3.13 — very close.
Bittersweet Chocolate is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.13 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 Bittersweet Chocolate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.13very close
- LRV
- 5.1Sherwin-Williams is 3.78
- Hex
- #433731#3F352B in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Bittersweet Chocolate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Night Shade 2116-10ΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Appalachian Brown 2115-10ΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Tarpley Brown CW-170ΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Iron Gate SW 2926 matched across all 13 brands →