Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Nocturne SW 9520
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Green Grove (2138-20), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Green Grove is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Green Grove really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 9.72Sherwin-Williams is 7.77
- Hex
- #555042#544E42 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Green Grove is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tavern Charcoal CW-90ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Southern Vine 2138-10ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Dragon's Breath 1547ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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