Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Butternut SW 6389
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Massicot (CW-380), at ΔE 1.77 — near-exact.
Massicot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.77 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 Massicot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.77near-exact
- LRV
- 34.15Sherwin-Williams is 37.07
- Hex
- #C79555#CC9B5C in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Massicot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Morgan Hill Gold 189ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Maple Sugar 2160-30ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Delightful Golden 2158-30ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Butternut SW 6389 matched across all 13 brands →