Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Folkstone SW 6005
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Coachman's Cape® (CSP-90), at ΔE 2.22 — very close.
Coachman's Cape® is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.22 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 Coachman's Cape® really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.22very close
- LRV
- 14.04Sherwin-Williams is 13.52
- Hex
- #6A635D#6D6562 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Coachman's Cape® reads slightly darker than Folkstone in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Coachman's Cape® is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bear Creek 1470ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Overcoat CC-544ΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Burnt Ember CSP-120ΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Folkstone SW 6005 matched across all 13 brands →