Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pine Grove 511
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Messenger Bag (SW 7740), at ΔE 2.73 — very close.
Messenger Bag is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.73 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 Messenger Bag really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.73very close
- LRV
- 17.74Benjamin Moore is 19.28
- Hex
- #7D745E#7D765A in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Messenger Bag is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Avocado SW 2861ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Olive Grove SW 7734ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Edamame SW 7729ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Pine Grove 511 matched across all 13 brands →