Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Cowboy Boots SW 9115
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Brown Tar (2110-20), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
Brown Tar is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.16 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 Brown Tar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 10.59Sherwin-Williams is 9.38
- Hex
- #6E5440#695239 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Brown Tar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kona AF-165ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Mocha Brown 2107-20ΔE 4.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Grizzly Bear Brown 2111-20ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Cowboy Boots SW 9115 matched across all 13 brands →