Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Torchlight SW 6374
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Gamboge (CW-285), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Gamboge is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Gamboge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 48.74Sherwin-Williams is 47.94
- Hex
- #E6B271#E5AE6B in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Gamboge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- August Morning 2156-40ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Old Gold 167ΔE 1.61 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
- Eye of the Tiger 188ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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