Driftwood → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Driftwood (2107-40), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Driftwood
If you love Benjamin Moore Driftwood 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.
Driftwood (2107-40) is a medium-dark brown with warm driftwood brown undertones. A warm, organic brown with the weathered quality of sea-worn wood. Not a chocolate brown but a muted, sun-bleached tone. Natural and coastal. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 25.44) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Driftwood 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 Agreeable Gray Darker (SW 7038) with a Delta E of 4.4, which is a "good match" level match. Tony Taupe is grayer. Driftwood is browner. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Driftwood
Tony Taupe is grayer. Driftwood is browner.
| Driftwood | Agreeable Gray Darker | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 25.44 | 36 |
| Hex | #A19383 | #B0A79B |
| Undertone | Warm Driftwood Brown | Warm Taupe |
| Family | Brown | Taupe |
Undertone Comparison
Driftwood has warm driftwood brown undertones. A warm, organic brown with the weathered quality of sea-worn wood. Not a chocolate brown but a muted, sun-bleached tone. Natural and coastal.
Agreeable Gray Darker has warm taupe undertones. A warm taupe with depth. Richer than Balanced Beige.
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. Driftwood's warm driftwood brown quality may read differently than Agreeable Gray Darker's warm taupe 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
Driftwood in Your Room
The warm brown is consistent and organic. In bright rooms, the weathered quality is visible. In dim rooms, cozy and grounding.
Agreeable Gray Darker in Your Room
Warm and earthy. A substantial warm neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Driftwood has an LRV of 25.44, while Agreeable Gray Darker has an LRV of 36. That means Agreeable Gray Darker reflects more light. If you switch from Driftwood to Agreeable Gray Darker, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Driftwood
Benjamin Moore recommends Driftwood for: accent wall, exterior, office, dining room, living room. With an LRV of 25.44, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Agreeable Gray Darker is recommended for: living room, dining room, accent wall, office. 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.
Driftwood in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Driftwood (2107-40) is Agreeable Gray Darker (SW 7038) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Tony Taupe is grayer. Driftwood is browner. 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. Driftwood is a Benjamin Moore color with warm driftwood brown undertones and an LRV of 25.44. Agreeable Gray Darker is a Sherwin Williams color with warm taupe undertones and an LRV of 36. With a Delta E of 4.4, 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 4.4, 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.