Barely Beige → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Barely Beige (OC-8), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Barely Beige
If you love Benjamin Moore Barely Beige but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Barely Beige (OC-8) is a light beige with warm light beige undertones. A very light warm beige. Just enough color to be more than white. Subtle and universally flattering. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 73.89) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Barely Beige and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Incredible White (SW 7028) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Incredible White is less beige. Barely Beige has more warm color. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Barely Beige
Incredible White is less beige. Barely Beige has more warm color.
| Barely Beige | Incredible White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 73.89 | 74 |
| Hex | #E4DCCE | #E0DCD5 |
| Undertone | Warm Light Beige | Warm Off-White |
| Family | Beige | White |
Undertone Comparison
Barely Beige has warm light beige undertones. A very light warm beige. Just enough color to be more than white. Subtle and universally flattering.
Incredible White has warm off-white undertones. A warm off-white with gentle beige undertones. More color than Extra White, less cream than Alabaster. A subtle warm neutral.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Barely Beige in Your Room
Reads as a warm, tinted white in most rooms. The beige is gentle and never heavy.
Incredible White in Your Room
Reads as a sophisticated warm off-white in most rooms. Enough warmth to feel inviting without reading as beige.
LRV and Brightness
Barely Beige has an LRV of 73.89, while Incredible White has an LRV of 74. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Barely Beige
Benjamin Moore recommends Barely Beige for: whole house, hallway, bedroom, living room, bathroom. With an LRV of 73.89, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Incredible White is recommended for: whole house, hallway, bedroom, living room, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Incredible White in the same rooms you planned for Barely Beige.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Barely Beige (OC-8) is Incredible White (SW 7028) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Incredible White is less beige. Barely Beige has more warm color. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Barely Beige is a Benjamin Moore color with warm light beige undertones and an LRV of 73.89. Incredible White is a Sherwin Williams color with warm off-white undertones and an LRV of 74. With a Delta E of 4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.