Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Safari SW 7697
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Twilight Gold (1069), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Twilight Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Twilight Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 42.87Sherwin-Williams is 46.21
- Hex
- #C9AC86#CCB18B in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Twilight Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bridgewater Tan 1096ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Wilmington Tan HC-34ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Fairway Oaks 1075ΔE 2.33 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Safari SW 7697 matched across all 13 brands →