Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams River Rouge SW 6026
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pinch of Spice (1449), at ΔE 2.95 — very close.
Pinch of Spice is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.95 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 Pinch of Spice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.95very close
- LRV
- 14.58Sherwin-Williams is 11.87
- Hex
- #765F61#76595D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pinch of Spice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Amazon Soil 2115-30ΔE 3.75 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Love Affair 1266ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Dark Walnut 1358ΔE 5.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams River Rouge SW 6026 matched across all 13 brands →