Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Courtyard SW 6440
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Chimichurri (CSP-810), at ΔE 3.69 — close.
Chimichurri is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.69 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 Chimichurri really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.69close
- LRV
- 9.7Sherwin-Williams is 8.62
- Hex
- #485241#475842 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Chimichurri reads slightly darker than Courtyard 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 Chimichurri is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Colonial Verdigris CW-530ΔE 3.96 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Martha's Vineyard 630ΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Boreal Forest AF-480ΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Courtyard SW 6440 matched across all 13 brands →