Same name, different colors

Java: 2 paint colors share this name.

Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams each sell a color called Java. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.

Side by side

Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.

Benjamin MooreJava2106-10 · #67493ALRV9LightnessVery DarkUndertoneWarmView Benjamin Moore 2106-10

Sherwin-WilliamsJavaSW 6090 · #634533LRV7LightnessVery DarkUndertoneWarmView Sherwin-Williams SW 6090

Brand	Code	Hex	LRV	Undertone	Family
Benjamin Moore	2106-10	#67493A	9	Warm	Brown
Sherwin-Williams	SW 6090	#634533	7	Warm	Brown

Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.

2106-10 is 2 points lighter than SW 6090.

Java · 2 brands

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