Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Sable SW 6083
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is French Press (AF-170), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
French Press is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 French Press really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 9.89Sherwin-Williams is 7.85
- Hex
- #5F4D43#5F4B3F in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if French Press is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grizzly Bear Brown 2111-20ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chocolate Candy Brown 2107-10ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Hearthstone Brown 2109-20ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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