Comparison

Tapestry Gold vs Nankeen

Benjamin Moore 2153-30 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6397, ΔE 3.26 apart

Benjamin Moore Tapestry Gold 2153-30 on a wall, hex #AF8840
Tapestry Gold Benjamin Moore 2153-30
Sherwin-Williams Nankeen SW 6397 on a wall, hex #AA803A
Nankeen Sherwin-Williams SW 6397
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.26Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Tapestry Gold (2153-30) and Sherwin-Williams Nankeen (SW 6397) measure a delta-E of 3.26 apart. Tapestry Gold is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 44 and 44.1. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Nankeen depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 24.4 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Tapestry Gold and Sherwin-Williams Nankeen?

Benjamin Moore Tapestry Gold and Sherwin-Williams Nankeen are delta-E 3.26 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Tapestry Gold and Sherwin-Williams Nankeen?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Tapestry Gold and Sherwin-Williams Nankeen is delta-E 3.26.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Tapestry Gold or Sherwin-Williams Nankeen?

Benjamin Moore Tapestry Gold is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Nankeen by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.26 Tapestry Gold and Nankeen
LIGHTESTTapestry Gold LRV 27.1
DARKESTNankeen LRV 24.4
SPREAD2.7LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Tapestry Gold Nankeen
Brand Benjamin Moore Sherwin-Williams
Code 2153-30 SW 6397
Hex #AF8840 #AA803A
Light reflectance 27.1 24.4
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 44.0 44.1
Hue angle 81.1° 78.7°
Color family orange orange

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