Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Kumquat SW 6648
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Soft Pumpkin (2166-40), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Soft Pumpkin is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.12 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Soft Pumpkin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 41.77Sherwin-Williams is 41.23
- Hex
- #E1A16D#E89A61 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Soft Pumpkin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grand Canyon 118ΔE 3.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Antelope Canyon 125ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Party Peach 139ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Kumquat SW 6648 matched across all 13 brands →