Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Evergreens SW 6447
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Colonial Verdigris (CW-530), at ΔE 3.97 — close.
Colonial Verdigris is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.97 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 Colonial Verdigris really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.97close
- LRV
- 8.75Sherwin-Williams is 8.45
- Hex
- #3E4F33#405840 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Colonial Verdigris reads slightly darker than Evergreens 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 Colonial Verdigris is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Martha's Vineyard 630ΔE 4.31 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Chimichurri CSP-810ΔE 5.83 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Gondola Ride 602ΔE 5.85 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Evergreens SW 6447 matched across all 13 brands →