Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Meadowlark SW 7522
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Chowning's Tan (CW-195), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Chowning's Tan is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Chowning's Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 26.81Sherwin-Williams is 24.41
- Hex
- #A78668#9F8267 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Chowning's Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Café au Lait CSP-290ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Edgewood Rocks 1056ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Jackson Tan HC-46ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Meadowlark SW 7522 matched across all 13 brands →