Livable Green → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Livable Green (SW 6176), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Livable Green
If you love Sherwin Williams Livable 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.
Livable Green (SW 6176) is a medium green with soft green undertones. A light, livable green-gray. Calming and natural. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 52) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Livable 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 Moonshine (OC-56) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Moonshine is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Livable Green
Moonshine is close.
| Livable Green | Moonshine | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 52 | 67.93 |
| Hex | #C5CCC1 | #D5DAD0 |
| Undertone | Soft Green | Soft Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Livable Green has soft green undertones. A light, livable green-gray. Calming and natural.
Moonshine has soft green-gray undertones. A very light green-gray. More green than Classic Gray, more gray than a true green. Airy and fresh.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Livable Green in Your Room
Gentle green. Reads as a green-tinted gray.
Moonshine in Your Room
In bright rooms, a soft sage tint. In dim rooms, a warm gray with green hints. Very subtle and calming.
LRV and Brightness
Livable Green has an LRV of 52, while Moonshine has an LRV of 67.93. That means Moonshine reflects more light. If you switch from Livable Green to Moonshine, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Livable Green
Sherwin Williams recommends Livable Green for: bedroom, bathroom, nursery, kitchen, living room. With an LRV of 52, this is a medium 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.
Moonshine is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, nursery, living room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Livable Green in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Livable Green (SW 6176) is Moonshine (OC-56) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Moonshine is close. 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. Livable Green is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green undertones and an LRV of 52. Moonshine is a Benjamin Moore color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 67.93. With a Delta E of 4, 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 4, 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.