Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Spanish Olive 1509
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Grassland (SW 6163), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Grassland is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Grassland really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 50.11Benjamin Moore is 52.54
- Hex
- #C1BCA7#C5C3AE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Grassland is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Softened Green SW 6177ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Acanthus SW 0029ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points higher.
- Ancient Marble SW 6162ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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