Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Wheat Penny SW 7705
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Maplewood (1133), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Maplewood is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Maplewood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 18.87Sherwin-Williams is 17.65
- Hex
- #956E56#976B53 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Maplewood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antique Copper 1169ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Copper Kettle 1218ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Ten Gallon Hat 1210ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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