Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Newport Green 2050-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Grand Canal (SW 6488), at ΔE 3.48 — very close.
Grand Canal is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.48 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 Grand Canal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.48very close
- LRV
- 16.22Benjamin Moore is 16.76
- Hex
- #3C797D#3E7371 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Grand Canal reads slightly lighter than Newport Green in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Grand Canal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Raging Sea SW 6474ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Green Bay SW 6481ΔE 4.47 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Maxi Teal SW 6769ΔE 5.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Newport Green 2050-30 matched across all 13 brands →