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Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45): closest Sherwin-Williams matches

Published values: hex #EEECE1, LRV 81.91. See Swiss Coffee on the Benjamin Moore site

Computed match, not an official equivalent. We compare the digital color values each brand publishes using CIEDE2000 Delta E (lower is closer). Paint looks different on screens and in different light, so always check a physical sample on your wall before you buy.

Top 3 Sherwin-Williams matches

ColorHexLRVDelta Evs Swiss Coffee
Cotton
SW 9581
#EEEBE183.1420.76
Practically identical
Lighter (LRV 83.142 vs 81.91)
Alabaster
SW 7008
#EDEAE082.2150.83
Practically identical
About the same lightness (LRV)
Cold Foam
SW 9504
#EFECE383.9961.14
Very close
Lighter (LRV 83.996 vs 81.91)

Delta E closeness labels are our own rule of thumb, explained on the method page.

Compare samples before you buy

Swiss Coffee sample (Benjamin Moore site) Cotton sample (Sherwin-Williams site) Peel-and-stick samples: coming soon

These links go to each brand's own color page with no affiliate code.

FAQ

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee?

Neither brand publishes an official equivalent. Comparing published digital color values, the closest Sherwin-Williams color is Cotton (SW 9581), with a CIEDE2000 Delta E of 0.76 (practically identical). The next closest are Alabaster (SW 7008, Delta E 0.83) and Cold Foam (SW 9504, Delta E 1.14).

What is the LRV of Swiss Coffee?

Benjamin Moore publishes an LRV (light reflectance value) of 81.91 for Swiss Coffee (OC-45). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (white). Cotton has a published LRV of 83.142.

What is the hex code for Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee?

Benjamin Moore publishes Swiss Coffee (OC-45) as hex #EEECE1. A hex code describes the color on screens; the real paint can look different depending on light, sheen and the surface.

How should I check whether the match works for me?

Put a physical sample of both colors side by side on your wall and look at them in morning, afternoon and evening light. A Delta E under 2 is usually hard to tell apart side by side; above 3.5 most people will see a difference.

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