Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Enduring Bronze SW 7055
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Char Brown (2137-20), at ΔE 1.57 — near-exact.
Char Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.57 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Char Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.57near-exact
- LRV
- 9.31Sherwin-Williams is 7.45
- Hex
- #5A4F40#554C3E in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Char Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Otter Brown 2137-10ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Southern Vine 2138-10ΔE 2.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Green Grove 2138-20ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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