Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Rosemary SW 6187
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Rainy Afternoon (1575), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Rainy Afternoon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Rainy Afternoon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 15.2Sherwin-Williams is 13.56
- Hex
- #646B61#64695C in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Rainy Afternoon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dark Olive 2140-30ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Forest Floor 1498ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sharkskin 2139-30ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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