Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Blonde SW 6128
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sepia Tan (1116), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Sepia Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Sepia Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 51.37Sherwin-Williams is 53.83
- Hex
- #DABD98#DCBD92 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sepia Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honeymoon AF-345ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Tucson Tan 1144ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Shortbread CSP-970ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Blonde SW 6128 matched across all 13 brands →