Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Limelight 2025-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Primavera (SW 9031), at ΔE 8.00 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Primavera is the closest option at ΔE 8.00, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
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 Primavera really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.00noticeably different
- LRV
- 60.32Benjamin Moore is 68.14
- Hex
- #D2D083#E1E465 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.8 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Primavera is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fun Yellow SW 6908ΔE 8.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.8 points higher.
- Gleeful SW 6709ΔE 8.37 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Lively Yellow SW 6702ΔE 8.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
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