Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Diverse Beige SW 6079
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Knitting Basket (CSP-405), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Knitting Basket is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Knitting Basket really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 48.42Sherwin-Williams is 47.15
- Hex
- #C5B7AC#C2B4A7 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Knitting Basket is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hazelwood 1005ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Boulevard CC-394ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Shabby Chic 1018ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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