Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Black Bean SW 6006
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Wenge (AF-180), at ΔE 2.23 — very close.
Wenge is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.23 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 Wenge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.23very close
- LRV
- 4.79Sherwin-Williams is 3.68
- Hex
- #3C2D2B#403330 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Wenge reads slightly darker than Black Bean 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 Wenge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bittersweet Chocolate 2114-10ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Night Shade 2116-10ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Appalachian Brown 2115-10ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Black Bean SW 6006 matched across all 13 brands →