Balanced Beige → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Balanced Beige (SW 7037), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Balanced Beige
If you love Sherwin Williams Balanced Beige but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Balanced Beige (SW 7037) is a medium beige with warm balanced beige undertones. A medium warm beige. Deeper than Accessible Beige with a well-balanced warm quality. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 46) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Balanced Beige and every Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore option is Grant Beige (HC-83) with a Delta E of 4.4, which is a "good match" level match. Grant Beige is more golden. Balanced Beige is more neutral. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Balanced Beige
Grant Beige is more golden. Balanced Beige is more neutral.
| Balanced Beige | Grant Beige | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 46 | 56.65 |
| Hex | #C0B5A8 | #CEC2AF |
| Undertone | Warm Balanced Beige | Warm Golden Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Balanced Beige has warm balanced beige undertones. A medium warm beige. Deeper than Accessible Beige with a well-balanced warm quality.
Grant Beige has warm golden beige undertones. A rich, warm beige with golden undertones. Darker and more saturated than Manchester Tan. A classic, grounding neutral.
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. Balanced Beige's warm balanced beige quality may read differently than Grant Beige's warm golden 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
Balanced Beige in Your Room
Reads as a warm, substantial beige. The balance keeps it from leaning too yellow or too gray.
Grant Beige in Your Room
Reads as a warm, substantial beige in all lighting. The golden quality makes rooms feel cozy. In bright light, it looks lighter and more honey-toned.
LRV and Brightness
Balanced Beige has an LRV of 46, while Grant Beige has an LRV of 56.65. That means Grant Beige reflects more light. If you switch from Balanced Beige to Grant Beige, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Balanced Beige
Sherwin Williams recommends Balanced Beige for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, office. With an LRV of 46, this is a medium 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.
Grant Beige is recommended for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, study. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Grant Beige in the same rooms you planned for Balanced Beige.
Balanced Beige in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Balanced Beige (SW 7037) is Grant Beige (HC-83) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Grant Beige is more golden. Balanced Beige is more neutral. 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. Balanced Beige is a Sherwin Williams color with warm balanced beige undertones and an LRV of 46. Grant Beige is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 56.65. 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 Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.