Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Van Dyke Brown SW 7041
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Ferret Brown (2108-10), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Ferret Brown is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 8.75Sherwin-Williams is 6.55
- Hex
- #5D4B3D#564536 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. 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 2.58 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Taupe 2110-10ΔE 2.69 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Grizzly Bear Brown 2111-20ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 matched across all 13 brands →