ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2160-40 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7682, ΔE 2.99 apart
Benjamin Moore Roasted Sesame Seed (2160-40) and Sherwin-Williams Bee's Wax (SW 7682) measure a delta-E of 2.99 apart. Bee's Wax is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 35.2 and 35.4. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Roasted Sesame Seed depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 50.6 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Roasted Sesame Seed and Sherwin-Williams Bee's Wax are delta-E 2.99 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Roasted Sesame Seed and Sherwin-Williams Bee's Wax is delta-E 2.99.
Sherwin-Williams Bee's Wax is lighter than Benjamin Moore Roasted Sesame Seed by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Roasted Sesame Seed | Bee's Wax | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 2160-40 | SW 7682 |
| Hex | #E0B97F | #EABF86 |
| Light reflectance | 50.6 | 56.6 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 35.2 | 35.4 |
| Hue angle | 79.4° | 76.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |