Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Sommelier SW 7595
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Raphael (CC-2), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Raphael is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 Raphael really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 6.66Sherwin-Williams is 5.33
- Hex
- #583835#5D3736 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Raphael reads slightly darker than Sommelier in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Raphael is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bewitched CSP-450ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Cascabel Chile CSP-445ΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Nicolson Red CW-270ΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Sommelier SW 7595 matched across all 13 brands →