Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Deep Forest Brown SW 9175
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Carbon Copy (2117-10), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Carbon Copy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Carbon Copy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 5.33Sherwin-Williams is 3.57
- Hex
- #383537#393437 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Carbon Copy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tulsa Twilight 2070-10ΔE 2.59 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Plum Martini CSP-540ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Universal Black 2118-10ΔE 3.01 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Deep Forest Brown SW 9175 matched across all 13 brands →