Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Aurora Borealis 565
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Frosted Emerald (SW 9035), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
Frosted Emerald is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.63 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 Frosted Emerald really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 37.3Benjamin Moore is 35.04
- Hex
- #78B185#7AAC7A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Frosted Emerald is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Organic Green SW 6732ΔE 3.26 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Eco Green SW 6739ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Lounge Green SW 6444ΔE 4.20 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Aurora Borealis 565 matched across all 13 brands →