Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sweet Caroline 478
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Honeydew (SW 6428), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Honeydew is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Honeydew really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 70.7Benjamin Moore is 66.15
- Hex
- #DBDDBD#D5DBB9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Honeydew is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lime Granita SW 6715ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
- Cucumber SW 6722ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Bonsai Tint SW 6436ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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