Navajo White Alt → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Navajo White Alt (HC-80), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Navajo White Alt
If you love Benjamin Moore Navajo White Alt 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.
Navajo White Alt (HC-80) is a medium beige with warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige from the Historical Collection. Named for the Lower Manhattan street. Classic NYC brownstone warmth. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 55.33) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Navajo White Alt 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 Wool Skein (SW 6148) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Wool Skein is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Navajo White Alt
Wool Skein is close.
| Navajo White Alt | Wool Skein | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 55.33 | 55 |
| Hex | #CCC4B4 | #CDC4B4 |
| Undertone | Warm Golden Beige | Warm Golden Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Navajo White Alt has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige from the Historical Collection. Named for the Lower Manhattan street. Classic NYC brownstone warmth.
Wool Skein has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden light beige. More golden than Agreeable Gray, sandier than Popular Gray. Named for the yarn, it carries a handmade warmth.
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
Navajo White Alt in Your Room
The golden warmth is rich and inviting. A warm light beige with city sophistication.
Wool Skein in Your Room
The golden warmth is pleasant. In bright rooms, a warm sandy beige. In dim rooms, cozy and inviting.
LRV and Brightness
Navajo White Alt has an LRV of 55.33, while Wool Skein has an LRV of 55. 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 Navajo White Alt
Benjamin Moore recommends Navajo White Alt for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, whole house. With an LRV of 55.33, this is a medium 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.
Wool Skein is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Wool Skein in the same rooms you planned for Navajo White Alt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Navajo White Alt (HC-80) is Wool Skein (SW 6148) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Wool Skein is close. 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. Navajo White Alt is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 55.33. Wool Skein is a Sherwin Williams color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 55. With a Delta E of 3.8, 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 3.8, 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.