Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Bridgeport SW 2940
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Sherwood Forest (2048-10), at ΔE 2.46 — very close.
Sherwood Forest is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.46 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 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 Sherwood Forest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.46very close
- LRV
- 7.41Sherwin-Williams is 7.12
- Hex
- #004E4A#005553 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Sherwood Forest reads slightly darker than Bridgeport in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Sherwood Forest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Marine Aqua 2052-20ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Beau Green 2054-20ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Oasis Blue 2049-20ΔE 4.41 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Bridgeport SW 2940 matched across all 13 brands →