Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Kelp Forest Green 2043-30

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Kelp Forest Green 2043-30

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ionian (SW 6754), at ΔE 5.48 — noticeably different.

Kelp Forest GreenBenjamin Moore · 2043-30
IonianSherwin-Williams · SW 6754

Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Ionian is the closest option at ΔE 5.48, 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 Ionian really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
5.48noticeably different
LRV
19.97Benjamin Moore is 24.43
Hex
#368976#00967A in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Ionian is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Jitterbug Jade SW 6987ΔE 5.56 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
  • Nifty Turquoise SW 6941ΔE 6.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
  • Thermal Spring SW 6761ΔE 6.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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