Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow SW 6902
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Imperial Yellow (314), at ΔE 2.62 — very close.
Imperial Yellow is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.62 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 Imperial Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.62very close
- LRV
- 57.89Sherwin-Williams is 64.78
- Hex
- #FCC550#FDCC4E in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Imperial Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Viking Yellow 321ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Abstracta 322ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.
- Yellow Brick Road 349ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow SW 6902 matched across all 13 brands →