Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Raindance 1572
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Forever Green (SW 9653), at ΔE 1.86 — near-exact.
Forever Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.86 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 Forever Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.86near-exact
- LRV
- 44.01Benjamin Moore is 43.47
- Hex
- #AAB4A7#A7B3AA in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Forever Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Quietude SW 6212ΔE 2.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Fresh Eucalyptus SW 9658ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Silvermist SW 7621ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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