Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Olden Amber SW 9013
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is August Morning (2156-40), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
August Morning is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 August Morning really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 49.65Sherwin-Williams is 53.02
- Hex
- #ECB36D#EEB76B in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if August Morning is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soft Marigold 160ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pan for Gold 181ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Eye of the Tiger 188ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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