Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Braintree SW 9595
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Kendall Charcoal (HC-166), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Kendall Charcoal is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Kendall Charcoal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 14.61Sherwin-Williams is 12.41
- Hex
- #676662#65635B in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Kendall Charcoal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Creek 1477ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Coachman's Cape® CSP-90ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Mohegan Sage 2138-30ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Braintree SW 9595 matched across all 13 brands →