Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Avocado SW 2861
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Smoke Bush (1519), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Smoke Bush is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Smoke Bush really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 21Sherwin-Williams is 20.22
- Hex
- #877C5E#857C5D in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Smoke Bush is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pining for You 1512ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Pine Grove 511ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Cleveland Green 1525ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Avocado SW 2861 matched across all 13 brands →