Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Smoke Bush 1519
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Avocado (SW 2861), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Avocado is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Avocado really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 20.22Benjamin Moore is 21
- Hex
- #857C5D#877C5E in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Avocado is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olive Grove SW 7734ΔE 1.13 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Meadow Trail SW 7737ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Edamame SW 7729ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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