Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Primavera SW 9031
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Pale Avocado (2146-40), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Pale Avocado is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.50 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 Pale Avocado really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 58.88Sherwin-Williams is 60.32
- Hex
- #D3CF8F#D2D083 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Pale Avocado is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Umber CW-460ΔE 2.50 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Green Hydrangea CSP-850ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Golden Delicious 390ΔE 3.10 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Primavera SW 9031 matched across all 13 brands →