ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1012 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6087, ΔE 1.34 apart
Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods (1012) and Sherwin-Williams Trusty Tan (SW 6087) measure a delta-E of 1.34 apart. They sit within 0.9 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.8 and 12.6. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Whispering Woods depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 35.7 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods and Sherwin-Williams Trusty Tan are delta-E 1.34 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods and Sherwin-Williams Trusty Tan is delta-E 1.34.
| Whispering Woods | Trusty Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1012 | SW 6087 |
| Hex | #B49C8D | #B59F8F |
| Light reflectance | 35.7 | 36.6 |
| Undertone | orange undertone | orange undertone |
| Chroma | 12.8 | 12.6 |
| Hue angle | 59.9° | 64.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |