Navajo White → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Navajo White (OC-95), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Navajo White
If you love Benjamin Moore Navajo White 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 (OC-95) is a light off-white with warm peach-cream undertones. A warm off-white with peach and cream undertones. More color than a typical white, landing in warm neutral territory. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 78.89) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Navajo White 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 4.4, which is a "good match" level match. Dover White is less peachy but similar warmth. Close family. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Navajo White
Dover White is less peachy but similar warmth. Close family.
| Navajo White | Dover White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 78.89 | 83 |
| Hex | #E9E0CF | #F0EADB |
| Undertone | Warm Peach-Cream | Warm Yellow-Cream |
| Family | Off-White | Off-White |
Undertone Comparison
Navajo White has warm peach-cream undertones. A warm off-white with peach and cream undertones. More color than a typical white, landing in warm neutral territory.
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
Navajo White in Your Room
Reads as a warm, sandy neutral in most rooms. The peach undertone shows more in bright light. Cozy 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
Navajo White has an LRV of 78.89, while Dover White has an LRV of 83. 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
Benjamin Moore recommends Navajo White for: living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room, whole house. With an LRV of 78.89, this is a light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
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 Navajo White.
Navajo White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Navajo White (OC-95) is Dover White (SW 6385) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Dover White is less peachy but similar warmth. Close family. 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 is a Benjamin Moore color with warm peach-cream undertones and an LRV of 78.89. Dover White is a Sherwin Williams color with warm yellow-cream undertones and an LRV of 83. 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.