Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Bitter Chocolate SW 6013
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Caponata (AF-650), at ΔE 3.82 — close.
Caponata is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.82 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 Caponata really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.82close
- LRV
- 6.36Sherwin-Williams is 5.17
- Hex
- #453133#4D3C3C in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Caponata reads slightly darker than Bitter Chocolate 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 Caponata is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vintage Wine 2116-20ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Mississippi Mud 2114-20ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Tucker Chocolate CW-175ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Bitter Chocolate SW 6013 matched across all 13 brands →