ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore CC-274 and Sherwin-Williams SW 0012, ΔE 2.8 apart
Benjamin Moore Ginger Root (CC-274) and Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold (SW 0012) measure a delta-E of 2.8 apart. Ginger Root is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 32.1 and 30.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Empire Gold depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 37.2 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Ginger Root and Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold are delta-E 2.8 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Ginger Root and Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold is delta-E 2.8.
Benjamin Moore Ginger Root is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Ginger Root | Empire Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | CC-274 | SW 0012 |
| Hex | #CAA472 | #C19F6E |
| Light reflectance | 39.2 | 37.2 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 32.1 | 30.8 |
| Hue angle | 76.7° | 78.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |