Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Colonial Verdigris CW-530
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Courtyard (SW 6440), at ΔE 3.96 — close.
Courtyard is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.96 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 Courtyard really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.96close
- LRV
- 8.62Benjamin Moore is 8.75
- Hex
- #475842#3E4F33 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Courtyard reads slightly lighter than Colonial Verdigris 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 Courtyard is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Evergreens SW 6447ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Isle of Pines SW 6461ΔE 4.35 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Vogue Green SW 0065ΔE 5.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Colonial Verdigris CW-530 matched across all 13 brands →