Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay SW 7701
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Audubon Russet (HC-51), at ΔE 0.97 — indistinguishable.
Audubon Russet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.97 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 Audubon Russet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.97indistinguishable
- LRV
- 20.95Sherwin-Williams is 19.94
- Hex
- #AE6B55#AC6B53 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Audubon Russet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spoonful of Sugar 041ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Montana Agate 056ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Flower Pot CC-96ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay SW 7701 matched across all 13 brands →