Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Dark Clove SW 9183
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Appalachian Brown (2115-10), at ΔE 2.97 — very close.
Appalachian Brown is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.97 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 Appalachian Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.97very close
- LRV
- 5.97Sherwin-Williams is 5.06
- Hex
- #493A33#4C3D31 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Appalachian Brown reads slightly darker than Dark Clove in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Appalachian Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oxford Brown ES-67ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Tarpley Brown CW-170ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Mink 2112-10ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Dark Clove SW 9183 matched across all 13 brands →