Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Steamed Chai SW 9509
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Dulce de Leche (CSP-250), at ΔE 0.44 — indistinguishable.
Dulce de Leche is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.44 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 Dulce de Leche really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.44indistinguishable
- LRV
- 64.54Sherwin-Williams is 66.53
- Hex
- #DFD3BD#E0D4BD in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Dulce de Leche is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cream Fleece 233ΔE 0.77 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Muslin 1037ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Cayman Islands 952ΔE 0.95 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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