Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams High Tea SW 6159
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Buckhorn (987), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Buckhorn is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Buckhorn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 18.29Sherwin-Williams is 16.57
- Hex
- #84735E#7E6F59 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Buckhorn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kentucky Birch CSP-265ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Fairview Taupe HC-85ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Rustic Taupe 999ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams High Tea SW 6159 matched across all 13 brands →