Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pale Avocado 2146-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gleeful (SW 6709), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Gleeful is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 Gleeful really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 65.69Benjamin Moore is 58.88
- Hex
- #DAD790#D3CF8F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gleeful is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Primavera SW 9031ΔE 2.50 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Dancing Green SW 6716ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Chartreuse SW 0073ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Pale Avocado 2146-40 matched across all 13 brands →