Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Hickory Smoke SW 7027
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Ferret Brown (2108-10), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Ferret Brown is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Ferret Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 8.75Sherwin-Williams is 6.56
- Hex
- #5D4B3D#564537 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Ferret Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Taupe 2111-10ΔE 2.41 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Grizzly Bear Brown 2111-20ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Classic Brown 2109-10ΔE 2.71 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Hickory Smoke SW 7027 matched across all 13 brands →