ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2160-30 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6395, ΔE 3.95 apart
Benjamin Moore Maple Sugar (2160-30) and Sherwin-Williams Alchemy (SW 6395) measure a delta-E of 3.95 apart. Alchemy is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 45.9 and 45.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Maple Sugar depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 34.3 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Maple Sugar and Sherwin-Williams Alchemy are delta-E 3.95 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Maple Sugar and Sherwin-Williams Alchemy is delta-E 3.95.
Sherwin-Williams Alchemy is lighter than Benjamin Moore Maple Sugar by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Maple Sugar | Alchemy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 2160-30 | SW 6395 |
| Hex | #C9974F | #C99E53 |
| Light reflectance | 34.3 | 37.5 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 45.9 | 45.3 |
| Hue angle | 76.3° | 80.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |