Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Backwoods 469
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rookwood Dark Green (SW 2816), at ΔE 2.64 — very close.
Rookwood Dark Green is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.64 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 Rookwood Dark Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.64very close
- LRV
- 10.07Benjamin Moore is 12.68
- Hex
- #565C4A#586251 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rookwood Dark Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rosemary SW 6187ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Vogue Green SW 0065ΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Basil SW 6194ΔE 4.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Backwoods 469 matched across all 13 brands →