Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Forceful Orange SW 6894
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sharp Cheddar (2017-20), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Sharp Cheddar is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Sharp Cheddar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 39.05Sherwin-Williams is 39.98
- Hex
- #FC931E#F29312 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Sharp Cheddar reads slightly lighter than Forceful Orange 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 Sharp Cheddar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orange Sky 2018-10ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Tangelo 2017-30ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Orange Juice 2017-10ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Forceful Orange SW 6894 matched across all 13 brands →