ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 131 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6640, ΔE 6.42 apart
Benjamin Moore Seville Oranges (131) and Sherwin-Williams Tangerine (SW 6640) measure a delta-E of 6.42 apart. Seville Oranges is 5.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 41.5 and 41.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tangerine depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 49.8 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Seville Oranges and Sherwin-Williams Tangerine are delta-E 6.42 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 Tangerine is delta-E 6.42.
Benjamin Moore Seville Oranges is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Tangerine by 5.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Seville Oranges | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 131 | SW 6640 |
| Hex | #F9BB80 | #F2AC78 |
| Light reflectance | 54.9 | 49.8 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 41.5 | 41.9 |
| Hue angle | 68.0° | 61.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |