Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Dutch Cocoa SW 6032
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sequoia (1245), at ΔE 2.70 — very close.
Sequoia is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.70 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 Sequoia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.70very close
- LRV
- 16.8Sherwin-Williams is 18.27
- Hex
- #866963#8C706A in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sequoia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Riverbank CSP-355ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Quietly Violet CSP-415ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Cinnamon Slate 2113-40ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Dutch Cocoa SW 6032 matched across all 13 brands →