Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Tequila Lime 2028-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Electric Lime (SW 6921), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Electric Lime is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Electric Lime really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 42.34Benjamin Moore is 41.65
- Hex
- #9ABA25#A6BA32 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Electric Lime reads slightly darker than Tequila Lime in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Electric Lime is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Center Stage SW 6920ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
- Lime Rickey SW 6717ΔE 7.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Parakeet SW 6711ΔE 7.62 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Tequila Lime 2028-30 matched across all 13 brands →