Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Cardboard SW 6124
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Caramel Apple (1042), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
Caramel Apple is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 Caramel Apple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 22.38Sherwin-Williams is 21.74
- Hex
- #997C57#9C7A56 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Caramel Apple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Café au Lait CSP-290ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Maryville Brown HC-75ΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Edgewood Rocks 1056ΔE 2.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Cardboard SW 6124 matched across all 13 brands →