Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Green Jewel SW 6985
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Greenwood Lake (2037-50), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Greenwood Lake is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Greenwood Lake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 62.8Sherwin-Williams is 60.2
- Hex
- #94E1C2#95DABD in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Greenwood Lake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mermaid's Tale 577ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Spring Fresh 591ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Lady Liberty 585ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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