Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Restoration SW 9578
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Quicksand (CSP-200), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Quicksand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Quicksand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 37.38Sherwin-Williams is 37.91
- Hex
- #AEA497#AFA499 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Quicksand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Evening Gown CSP-375ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Upper West Side CSP-70ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Grége Avenue 991ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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