Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Pale Yellow SW 7691
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Fennel Seed (1101), at ΔE 0.84 — indistinguishable.
Fennel Seed is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.84 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 Fennel Seed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.84indistinguishable
- LRV
- 57.54Sherwin-Williams is 60.9
- Hex
- #E3C79D#E3C9A1 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Fennel Seed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Byrd Beige CW-365ΔE 0.89 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Silver Gray ES-70ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Monarch Gold 1109ΔE 2.04 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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