Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Humpback VS 333
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Quicksand (CSP-200), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Quicksand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 37.38Sherwin-Williams is 37.01
- Hex
- #AEA497#ABA39A in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Quicksand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Upper West Side CSP-70ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- River Reflections 1552ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Willow Creek 1468ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Humpback VS 333 matched across all 13 brands →