Raccoon Fur → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Raccoon Fur (2126-20), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Raccoon Fur
If you love Benjamin Moore Raccoon Fur 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.
Raccoon Fur (2126-20) is a dark gray with warm charcoal-green undertones. A dark, warm charcoal with green undertones. Softer and more complex than a flat black. The green gives it an organic, natural quality that makes it feel alive even at this dark depth. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 8.71) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Raccoon Fur 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 Peppercorn (SW 7674) with a Delta E of 4.8, which is a "good match" level match. Peppercorn is browner. Raccoon Fur is greener. Similar depth. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Raccoon Fur
Peppercorn is browner. Raccoon Fur is greener. Similar depth.
| Raccoon Fur | Peppercorn | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 8.71 | 10 |
| Hex | #53524E | #676460 |
| Undertone | Warm Charcoal-Green | Warm Dark Charcoal |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Raccoon Fur has warm charcoal-green undertones. A dark, warm charcoal with green undertones. Softer and more complex than a flat black. The green gives it an organic, natural quality that makes it feel alive even at this dark depth.
Peppercorn has warm dark charcoal undertones. A warm, rich dark gray with brown undertones. Between Iron Ore and Gauntlet Gray.
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. Raccoon Fur's warm charcoal-green quality may read differently than Peppercorn's warm dark charcoal 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
Raccoon Fur in Your Room
In bright light, the green lean is visible and beautiful. In dim rooms, it reads as a rich, warm near-black. Less stark than Wrought Iron, with a distinctly natural character.
Peppercorn in Your Room
Warm and dark. Rich without being black. Shows brown warmth in bright light.
LRV and Brightness
Raccoon Fur has an LRV of 8.71, while Peppercorn has an LRV of 10. 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 Raccoon Fur
Benjamin Moore recommends Raccoon Fur for: front door, accent wall, exterior trim, shutters, cabinets. With an LRV of 8.71, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Peppercorn is recommended for: front door, accent wall, cabinets, exterior trim, shutters. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Peppercorn in the same rooms you planned for Raccoon Fur.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Raccoon Fur (2126-20) is Peppercorn (SW 7674) with a Delta E of 4.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Peppercorn is browner. Raccoon Fur is greener. Similar depth. 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. Raccoon Fur is a Benjamin Moore color with warm charcoal-green undertones and an LRV of 8.71. Peppercorn is a Sherwin Williams color with warm dark charcoal undertones and an LRV of 10. 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.