Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Soft Fern 2144-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Acanthus (SW 0029), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Acanthus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Acanthus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 60.14Benjamin Moore is 56.67
- Hex
- #CDCDB4#C8CAB2 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Acanthus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Liveable Green SW 6176ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Softened Green SW 6177ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.4 points lower.
- Recycled Glass SW 7747ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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