Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams They call it Mellow SW 9015
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sun Blossom (149), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Sun Blossom is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Sun Blossom really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 75.42Sherwin-Williams is 79.1
- Hex
- #FEE3B1#FBE4B3 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sun Blossom is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shooting Star 304ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Pineapple Smoothy 142ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- Good Vibrations 296ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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