Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Agave AF-420

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Agave AF-420

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ryegrass (SW 6423), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.

AgaveBenjamin Moore · AF-420
RyegrassSherwin-Williams · SW 6423

Ryegrass is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Ryegrass really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.32very close
LRV
40.06Benjamin Moore is 37.42
Hex
#AEAC7A#ACA96E in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Ryegrass is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Glade Green SW 9669ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
  • Cucuzza Verde SW 9038ΔE 5.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
  • Sassy Green SW 6416ΔE 5.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

See Benjamin Moore Agave AF-420 matched across all 13 brands →