Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Black Emerald SW 2936
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Black Forest Green (HC-187), at ΔE 5.58 — noticeably different.
Benjamin Moore does not make this colour. Black Forest Green is the closest option at ΔE 5.58, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Benjamin Moore custom-tint to the Sherwin-Williams formula instead of substituting.
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 Black Forest Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.58noticeably different
- LRV
- 4.85Sherwin-Williams is 1.36
- Hex
- #242E2C#12221D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Black Forest Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Essex Green HC-188ΔE 6.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Salamander 2050-10ΔE 9.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Black Knight 2136-10ΔE 10.09 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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