Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dried Parsley 522
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Shagreen (SW 6422), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Shagreen is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Shagreen really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 56.98Benjamin Moore is 55.49
- Hex
- #CBC99D#CBC8A3 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Shagreen is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Baize Green SW 6429ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Recycled Glass SW 7747ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Acanthus SW 0029ΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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