Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest AF-480
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rookwood Dark Green (SW 2816), at ΔE 2.76 — very close.
Rookwood Dark Green is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.76 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 Rookwood Dark Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.76very close
- LRV
- 10.07Benjamin Moore is 12.17
- Hex
- #565C4A#535F4E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rookwood Dark Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vogue Green SW 0065ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Courtyard SW 6440ΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Rock Garden SW 6195ΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest AF-480 matched across all 13 brands →