Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Spicy Hue SW 6342
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cinnamon (2174-20), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Cinnamon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Cinnamon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 12.93Sherwin-Williams is 12.05
- Hex
- #984F3B#994B35 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cinnamon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rich Chestnut 2090-20ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Mars Red 2172-20ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Grand Canyon Red 2090-10ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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