Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Hiking Path 524
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Verbena (SW 7726), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 30.91Benjamin Moore is 30.12
- Hex
- #9D986F#9E9668 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Verbena is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tansy Green SW 6424ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Tupelo Tree SW 6417ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Ruskin Room Green SW 0042ΔE 5.01 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.
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