Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Coral Bead SW 6873
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Minstrel Heart (1297), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Minstrel Heart is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Minstrel Heart really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 41.51Sherwin-Williams is 43.54
- Hex
- #E69A95#EF9A93 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Minstrel Heart is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Passion Fruit 2171-40ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Hydrangea Flowers 2008-40ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Old World 2011-40ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Coral Bead SW 6873 matched across all 13 brands →