ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 131 and Sherwin-Williams SW 9012, ΔE 6.56 apart
Benjamin Moore Seville Oranges (131) and Sherwin-Williams Polvo de Oro (SW 9012) measure a delta-E of 6.56 apart. Seville Oranges is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Seville Oranges holds more color, chroma 41.5 against 36.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Seville Oranges reads as a orange at hue angle 68.0 degrees, Polvo de Oro as a yellow at 74.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Polvo de Oro depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 53.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Seville Oranges and Sherwin-Williams Polvo de Oro are delta-E 6.56 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Seville Oranges and Sherwin-Williams Polvo de Oro is delta-E 6.56.
Benjamin Moore Seville Oranges is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Polvo de Oro by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Benjamin Moore Seville Oranges carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Polvo de Oro - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Seville Oranges | Polvo de Oro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 131 | SW 9012 |
| Hex | #F9BB80 | #E8B87F |
| Light reflectance | 54.9 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | orange | yellow |
| Chroma | 41.5 | 36.9 |
| Hue angle | 68.0° | 74.0° |
| Color family | orange | orange |