Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut SW 9079
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cougar Brown (2106-40), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
Cougar Brown is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.63 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Cougar Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 24.88Sherwin-Williams is 26.53
- Hex
- #9C8174#A2877D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cougar Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Santa Fe Tan 2097-40ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Weathered Bark 2098-40ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Mudslide 2095-40ΔE 3.53 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut SW 9079 matched across all 13 brands →