Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Golden Fleece SW 6388
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Tavern Ochre (CW-375), at ΔE 1.62 — near-exact.
Tavern Ochre is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.62 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 Tavern Ochre really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.62near-exact
- LRV
- 45.61Sherwin-Williams is 45.61
- Hex
- #D6AE73#D6AD78 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Tavern Ochre is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dark Beige 2165-40ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Camel Back 1103ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- Creamy Custard 1145ΔE 2.55 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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