Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Ecru SW 6135
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Oat Straw (AF-340), at ΔE 0.83 — indistinguishable.
Oat Straw is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.83 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 Oat Straw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.83indistinguishable
- LRV
- 49.31Sherwin-Williams is 50.95
- Hex
- #CFBA92#D0BA94 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Oat Straw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shelburne Buff HC-28ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Sandy Brown 1046ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Candle Glow CSP-1015ΔE 2.03 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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