Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Flora AF-470
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Forever Green (SW 9653), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
Forever Green is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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 Forever Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 44.01Benjamin Moore is 39.55
- Hex
- #AAB4A7#A3AC9E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Forever Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coastal Plain SW 6192ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Back Yard VS 397ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Cascade Green SW 0066ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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