Filmy Green → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Filmy Green (SW 6190), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Filmy Green
If you love Sherwin Williams Filmy Green but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Filmy Green (SW 6190) is a light green with soft green undertones. A very light, soft green-gray. Like looking through a sheer green curtain. More green than Silver Strand, lighter than Comfort Gray. Calming and airy. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 63) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Filmy Green and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Gray Cashmere (2138-60) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Gray Cashmere is bluer. Filmy Green is more purely green. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Filmy Green
Gray Cashmere is bluer. Filmy Green is more purely green.
| Filmy Green | Gray Cashmere | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 63 | 60.59 |
| Hex | #CDD5CC | #CAD3CC |
| Undertone | Soft Green | Soft Green-Blue |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Filmy Green has soft green undertones. A very light, soft green-gray. Like looking through a sheer green curtain. More green than Silver Strand, lighter than Comfort Gray. Calming and airy.
Gray Cashmere has soft green-blue undertones. A light green-blue gray. Softer and more muted than Palladian Blue. Serene and spa-like.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Filmy Green's soft green quality may read differently than Gray Cashmere's soft green-blue character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Filmy Green in Your Room
The green is soft and ethereal. In bright rooms, it reads as a fresh, light green. In dim rooms, it settles into a cool gray with green hints. Always calming.
Gray Cashmere in Your Room
Shifts between green and blue depending on light. Always calming. More green in warm light, more blue in cool light.
LRV and Brightness
Filmy Green has an LRV of 63, while Gray Cashmere has an LRV of 60.59. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Filmy Green
Sherwin Williams recommends Filmy Green for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, sunroom. With an LRV of 63, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Gray Cashmere is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Gray Cashmere in the same rooms you planned for Filmy Green.
Filmy Green in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Filmy Green (SW 6190) is Gray Cashmere (2138-60) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Gray Cashmere is bluer. Filmy Green is more purely green. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Filmy Green is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green undertones and an LRV of 63. Gray Cashmere is a Benjamin Moore color with soft green-blue undertones and an LRV of 60.59. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.