Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Carnelian SW 7580
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is El Cajon Clay (1260), at ΔE 3.35 — very close.
El Cajon Clay is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.35 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 El Cajon Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.35very close
- LRV
- 8.22Sherwin-Williams is 5.78
- Hex
- #634543#573E3E in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if El Cajon Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Townsend Harbor Brown HC-64ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Raphael CC-2ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Pine Cone Brown 2113-20ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Carnelian SW 7580 matched across all 13 brands →