ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2162-40 and Sherwin-Williams SW 0012, ΔE 3.66 apart
Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell (2162-40) and Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold (SW 0012) measure a delta-E of 3.66 apart. Empire Gold is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Empire Gold holds more color, chroma 30.8 against 27.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Peanut Shell depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 35.2 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell and Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold are delta-E 3.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell and Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold is delta-E 3.66.
Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold is lighter than Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold carries more color than Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Peanut Shell | Empire Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 2162-40 | SW 0012 |
| Hex | #C09D73 | #C19F6E |
| Light reflectance | 35.2 | 37.2 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 27.8 | 30.8 |
| Hue angle | 75.0° | 78.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |