Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Bateau Brown SW 6033
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pinch of Spice (1449), at ΔE 3.66 — close.
Pinch of Spice is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.66 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)
- 3.66close
- LRV
- 14.58Sherwin-Williams is 13.13
- Hex
- #765F61#7A5F5A in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Pinch of Spice reads slightly darker than Bateau Brown 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 Pinch of Spice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sequoia 1245ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Wynwood 1231ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Mink Violet 1252ΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Bateau Brown SW 6033 matched across all 13 brands →