Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Nearly Brown SW 9093
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Clay (1034), at ΔE 1.85 — near-exact.
Clay is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.85 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 Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.85near-exact
- LRV
- 27.85Sherwin-Williams is 29.12
- Hex
- #A58D72#A88E76 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jackson Tan HC-46ΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Algonquin Trail 1055ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Beach House Beige 1083ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Nearly Brown SW 9093 matched across all 13 brands →