Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Forest Floor 1498
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rosemary (SW 6187), at ΔE 3.38 — very close.
Rosemary is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.38 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Rosemary really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.38very close
- LRV
- 13.56Benjamin Moore is 13.57
- Hex
- #64695C#626451 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rosemary is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oakmoss SW 6180ΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Eclipse SW 6166ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Forest Floor 1498 matched across all 13 brands →