Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Apple Lime Cocktail 420
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Electric Lime (SW 6921), at ΔE 7.78 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Electric Lime is the closest option at ΔE 7.78, 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 Electric Lime really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.78noticeably different
- LRV
- 42.34Benjamin Moore is 37.3
- Hex
- #9ABA25#78B942 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Electric Lime is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Organic Green SW 6732ΔE 9.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Stay in Lime SW 9032ΔE 9.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Overt Green SW 6718ΔE 10.04 · 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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