Shaker Beige → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige (HC-45), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Shaker Beige
If you love Benjamin Moore Shaker 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.
Shaker Beige (HC-45) is a medium beige with warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige. A classic BM color. Rich enough to be interesting, light enough for whole rooms. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 55.29) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Shaker 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 Accessible Beige (SW 7036) with a Delta E of 4.8, which is a "good match" level match. Accessible Beige is less golden and more green. Shaker Beige is warmer. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Shaker Beige
Accessible Beige is less golden and more green. Shaker Beige is warmer.
| Shaker Beige | Accessible Beige | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 55.29 | 58 |
| Hex | #CFC3B1 | #D1C7B8 |
| Undertone | Warm Golden Beige | Warm Green-Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Shaker Beige has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige. A classic BM color. Rich enough to be interesting, light enough for whole rooms.
Accessible Beige has warm green-beige undertones. A warm beige with subtle green-gray undertones. Reads as a sophisticated neutral that avoids looking pink or yellow.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Shaker Beige's warm golden beige quality may read differently than Accessible Beige's warm green-beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Shaker Beige in Your Room
Warm and golden in all lighting. Traditional and comforting. A tried-and-true BM favorite.
Accessible Beige in Your Room
The green undertone is most visible in north-facing or cool-lit rooms. In warm light, it reads as a pleasant, sandy beige. Very forgiving across different conditions.
LRV and Brightness
Shaker Beige has an LRV of 55.29, while Accessible Beige has an LRV of 58. 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 Shaker Beige
Benjamin Moore recommends Shaker Beige for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway. With an LRV of 55.29, 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.
Accessible Beige is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Shaker Beige in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Shaker Beige (HC-45) is Accessible Beige (SW 7036) with a Delta E of 4.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Accessible Beige is less golden and more green. Shaker Beige is warmer. 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. Shaker Beige is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 55.29. Accessible Beige is a Sherwin Williams color with warm green-beige undertones and an LRV of 58. With a Delta E of 4.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 4.8, 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.