Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Northern Lights 586
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lark Green (SW 6745), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Lark Green is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.83 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 Lark Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 46.22Benjamin Moore is 42.71
- Hex
- #8AC1A1#78BE9C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lark Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vegan SW 6738ΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Larchmere SW 6752ΔE 5.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Frosted Emerald SW 9035ΔE 5.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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