ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1520 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7011, ΔE 0.65 apart
Benjamin Moore Hushed Hue (1520) and Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011) measure a delta-E of 0.65 apart. Natural Choice is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.9 and 7.5. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Hushed Hue depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 70.9 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Hushed Hue and Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice are only delta-E 0.65 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Hushed Hue and Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice is delta-E 0.65.
Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice is lighter than Benjamin Moore Hushed Hue by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Hushed Hue | Natural Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1520 | SW 7011 |
| Hex | #E2DECF | #E3DED0 |
| Light reflectance | 70.9 | 72.9 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Hue angle | 98.8° | 95.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |