Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Gecko SW 6719
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Dark Celery (2146-10), at ΔE 3.06 — very close.
Dark Celery is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.06 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 Dark Celery really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.06very close
- LRV
- 21.32Sherwin-Williams is 22.1
- Hex
- #83872E#7A8833 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Dark Celery reads slightly lighter than Gecko in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Dark Celery is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oregano 2147-10ΔE 5.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Terrapin Green 2145-20ΔE 5.94 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Olive Moss 2147-20ΔE 6.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Gecko SW 6719 matched across all 13 brands →