Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Umber SW 6146
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Brown Tar (2110-20), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Brown Tar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Brown Tar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 10.59Sherwin-Williams is 10.06
- Hex
- #6E5440#6E543C in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Brown Tar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kona AF-165ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Mocha Brown 2107-20ΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Coconut Grove 1029ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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