Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Forestwood SW 7730
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Chimichurri (CSP-810), at ΔE 2.77 — very close.
Chimichurri is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.77 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)
- 2.77very close
- LRV
- 9.7Sherwin-Williams is 8.28
- Hex
- #485241#4D5346 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 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 Forestwood 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.
- Tuscany Green 2140-20ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Vintage Vogue 462ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Fatigue Green 2140-10ΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Forestwood SW 7730 matched across all 13 brands →