Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Afternoon SW 6675
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Lion Heart (306), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Lion Heart is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Lion Heart really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 59.8Sherwin-Williams is 64.6
- Hex
- #F5CA79#FBCB78 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Lion Heart is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sunny Days 172ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Semolina 2155-40ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.3 points lower.
- Beverly Hills 180ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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