Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Sussex Green HC-109
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Avocado (SW 2861), at ΔE 3.09 — very close.
Avocado is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.09 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 Avocado really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.09very close
- LRV
- 20.22Benjamin Moore is 20.85
- Hex
- #857C5D#807C64 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Avocado reads slightly lighter than Sussex 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 Avocado is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olive Grove SW 7734ΔE 3.09 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Country Tweed SW 9519ΔE 3.25 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Edamame SW 7729ΔE 3.31 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Sussex Green HC-109 matched across all 13 brands →