Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Cool Beige SW 9086
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Knitting Basket (CSP-405), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Knitting Basket is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Knitting Basket really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 48.42Sherwin-Williams is 48.07
- Hex
- #C5B7AC#C6B5A7 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Knitting Basket is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shabby Chic 1018ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Meadow Pink 1011ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Hampshire Taupe 990ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Cool Beige SW 9086 matched across all 13 brands →