Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Frosted Fern SW 9648
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Herbal Escape (1487), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Herbal Escape is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Herbal Escape really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 39.97Sherwin-Williams is 38.03
- Hex
- #AEAA9A#A7A796 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Herbal Escape is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oilcloth CSP-760ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Jockey Hollow Gray HC-108ΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Sea Gull Gray ES-72ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Frosted Fern SW 9648 matched across all 13 brands →