Soft Chamois → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois (OC-13), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Soft Chamois
If you love Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois 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.
Soft Chamois (OC-13) is a light cream with warm cream-beige undertones. A warm cream with beige-yellow undertones. More color than Muslin, less heavy than Manchester Tan. A cozy cream. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 73.17) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Soft Chamois 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 Dover White (SW 6385) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Dover White is lighter but similar warmth. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Soft Chamois
Dover White is lighter but similar warmth.
| Soft Chamois | Dover White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 73.17 | 83 |
| Hex | #E3DCCD | #F0EADB |
| Undertone | Warm Cream-Beige | Warm Yellow-Cream |
| Family | Cream | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
Soft Chamois has warm cream-beige undertones. A warm cream with beige-yellow undertones. More color than Muslin, less heavy than Manchester Tan. A cozy cream.
Dover White has warm yellow-cream undertones. A warm, creamy off-white with yellow undertones. More noticeably warm than Alabaster, with a cozy golden quality.
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
Soft Chamois in Your Room
The warm cream is always present. Gives rooms a warm, enveloping glow without being heavy.
Dover White in Your Room
Shows its warmth clearly in all lighting. In south-facing rooms, the yellow is pronounced. In cool north light, it reads as a pleasant warm neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Soft Chamois has an LRV of 73.17, while Dover White has an LRV of 83. That means Dover White reflects more light. If you switch from Soft Chamois to Dover White, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Soft Chamois
Benjamin Moore recommends Soft Chamois for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway. With an LRV of 73.17, 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.
Dover White is recommended for: living room, bedroom, whole house, hallway, dining room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Dover White in the same rooms you planned for Soft Chamois.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Soft Chamois (OC-13) is Dover White (SW 6385) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Dover White is lighter but similar warmth. 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. Soft Chamois is a Benjamin Moore color with warm cream-beige undertones and an LRV of 73.17. Dover White is a Sherwin Williams color with warm yellow-cream undertones and an LRV of 83. 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.