Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Shady Lane 497
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Relentless Olive (SW 6425), at ΔE 3.40 — very close.
Relentless Olive is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.40 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 Relentless Olive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.40very close
- LRV
- 15.74Benjamin Moore is 18.01
- Hex
- #71713E#76754D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Relentless Olive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Garden Spot SW 6432ΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Edamame SW 7729ΔE 4.39 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Avocado SW 2861ΔE 5.95 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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