Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Antler Velvet SW 9111
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pensive (AF-140), at ΔE 1.15 — near-exact.
Pensive is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.15 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 Pensive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.15near-exact
- LRV
- 42.01Sherwin-Williams is 43.39
- Hex
- #BDAA95#C0AD96 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pensive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Truffle AF-130ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Hillsborough Beige 1033ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Kangaroo AF-145ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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