Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Acanthus SW 0029
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Soft Fern (2144-40), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Soft Fern is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore 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 Soft Fern really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 56.67Sherwin-Williams is 60.14
- Hex
- #C8CAB2#CDCDB4 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Soft Fern is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moon Shadow 1516ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Harbor Town 493ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Spa AF-435ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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