Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Straw Harvest SW 7698
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Powell Buff (HC-35), at ΔE 1.03 — near-exact.
Powell Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.03 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 Powell Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.03near-exact
- LRV
- 59.43Sherwin-Williams is 59.03
- Hex
- #DECCA7#DBC8A2 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Powell Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pittsfield Buff HC-24ΔE 1.18 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Straw Hat 270ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Bracken Biscuit CW-120ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
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