Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Napery SW 6386
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Heartsmere (1114), at ΔE 0.75 — indistinguishable.
Heartsmere is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.75 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 Heartsmere really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.75indistinguishable
- LRV
- 70.2Sherwin-Williams is 73.76
- Hex
- #EEDCBE#EFDDC1 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Heartsmere is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flawless AF-320ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Sand Dunes 1072ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Mystic Beige 2162-60ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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