Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Colony Buff SW 7723
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cocoa Sand (1122), at ΔE 0.88 — indistinguishable.
Cocoa Sand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.88 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 Cocoa Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.88indistinguishable
- LRV
- 56.12Sherwin-Williams is 58.72
- Hex
- #DAC5AC#DDC6AB in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cocoa Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Adobe Beige 1128ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Arizona Tan 2162-50ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Powder Puff 1143ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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