Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore October Mist 1495
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Softened Green (SW 6177), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Softened Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Softened Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 49.24Benjamin Moore is 46.54
- Hex
- #BBBCA7#B6B8A5 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Softened Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cascade Green SW 0066ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Soft Sage SW 9647ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Willow Tree SW 7741ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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