Card Room Green → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Farrow & Ball Card Room Green (No.79), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Card Room Green
If you love Farrow & Ball Card Room Green but need a Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Card Room Green (No.79) is a dark green with deep forest green undertones. A deep, muted forest green named for the card rooms in Georgian homes. Rich and dramatic, with the quiet confidence of old money. More gray and muted than a true emerald. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 12) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Card Room Green and every Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams option is Pewter Green (SW 6208) with a Delta E of 4.4, which is a "good match" level match. Pewter Green is the closest SW match. Similar depth and muted green character. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Card Room Green
Pewter Green is the closest SW match. Similar depth and muted green character.
| Card Room Green | Pewter Green | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 12 | 16 |
| Hex | #6C7567 | #7F8980 |
| Undertone | Deep Forest Green | Dark Sage Green |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Card Room Green has deep forest green undertones. A deep, muted forest green named for the card rooms in Georgian homes. Rich and dramatic, with the quiet confidence of old money. More gray and muted than a true emerald.
Pewter Green has dark sage green undertones. A dark, moody sage green. Deeper than Evergreen Fog, more green than Online. A sophisticated dark green that captures the feeling of a deep forest on an overcast day.
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
Card Room Green in Your Room
In bright light, the green is visible and moody. In dim rooms, it reads as a very dark, warm gray-green. Under candlelight, it is atmospheric and mysterious. A true F&B classic.
Pewter Green in Your Room
In bright light, distinctly green and earthy. In dim rooms, it approaches a dark gray-green. The depth makes it dramatic on accent walls and exteriors. Beautiful with brass and warm woods.
LRV and Brightness
Card Room Green has an LRV of 12, while Pewter Green has an LRV of 16. 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 Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball recommends Card Room Green for: dining room, living room, accent wall, office, powder room. With an LRV of 12, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Pewter Green is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, kitchen cabinets, front door, office. 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.
Card Room Green in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Card Room Green (No.79) is Pewter Green (SW 6208) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Pewter Green is the closest SW match. Similar depth and muted green character. 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. Card Room Green is a Farrow & Ball color with deep forest green undertones and an LRV of 12. Pewter Green is a Sherwin Williams color with dark sage green undertones and an LRV of 16. With a Delta E of 4.4, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 4.4, 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 Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams 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.