Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Touch of Sand SW 9085
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Alphano Beige (989), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Alphano Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Alphano Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 54.55Sherwin-Williams is 58.48
- Hex
- #CFC4B7#D5C7BA in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Alphano Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Desert Light 1004ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Mocha Cream 995ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Rose Dust 1010ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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