Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Simplify Beige SW 6085
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pinky Swear (CSP-340), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Pinky Swear is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Pinky Swear really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 61.11Sherwin-Williams is 58.56
- Hex
- #DDCCBD#D6C7B9 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pinky Swear is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Alphano Beige 989ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Rose Dust 1010ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Chocolate Mousse 1025ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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