Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Beachcomber SW 9617
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Royal Flax (CSP-315), at ΔE 1.15 — near-exact.
Royal Flax is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.15 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 Royal Flax really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.15near-exact
- LRV
- 53.33Sherwin-Williams is 54.74
- Hex
- #CEC0AE#D0C1AC in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Royal Flax is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bleeker Beige HC-80ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Bar Harbor Beige 1032ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Brick House Tan CW-145ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Beachcomber SW 9617 matched across all 13 brands →