Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Sticks & Stones SW 7503
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Creekbed (1006), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Creekbed is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 33.34Sherwin-Williams is 31.47
- Hex
- #A99A8D#A49689 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Creekbed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Waynesboro Taupe 1544ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Ashley Gray HC-87ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Weimaraner AF-155ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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