Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Unfussy Beige SW 6043
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Soft Sand (2106-60), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Soft Sand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Soft Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 61.88Sherwin-Williams is 59.7
- Hex
- #DCCDC5#D6C8C0 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Soft Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Charmeuse AF-265ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Rose Dust 1010ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Wisp of Mauve 2098-60ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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