Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Carnival SW 6892
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Citrus Orange (2016-20), at ΔE 2.64 — very close.
Citrus Orange is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.64 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 Citrus Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.64very close
- LRV
- 34.84Sherwin-Williams is 35.58
- Hex
- #F78523#EB882C in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Citrus Orange reads slightly lighter than Carnival in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Citrus Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orange Juice 2017-10ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Fruit Punch 140ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Carrot Stick 2016-30ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Carnival SW 6892 matched across all 13 brands →