Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Palmer Green CW-475
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Basque Green (SW 6426), at ΔE 2.77 — very close.
Basque Green is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.77 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 Basque Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.77very close
- LRV
- 11.09Benjamin Moore is 12.09
- Hex
- #5F6033#5F5D39 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Basque Green reads slightly lighter than Palmer Green in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Basque Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Palm Leaf SW 7735ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Saguaro SW 6419ΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Oakmoss SW 6180ΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Palmer Green CW-475 matched across all 13 brands →