Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Animated Coral SW 6878
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Coral Reef (012), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Coral Reef is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Coral Reef really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 38.87Sherwin-Williams is 39.37
- Hex
- #EF8C7D#ED9080 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Coral Reef is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Passion Fruit 2171-40ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Pink Polka Dot 004ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Coral Gables 2010-40ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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