Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Threshold Taupe SW 7501
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Creekbed (1006), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Creekbed is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Creekbed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 33.34Sherwin-Williams is 33.62
- Hex
- #A99A8D#AC9A8A in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Creekbed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dellwood Sand 1019ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Whispering Woods 1012ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Muddy York CC-392ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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