Cascade Green → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Cascade Green (SW 0066), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Cascade Green
If you love Sherwin Williams Cascade 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.
Cascade Green (SW 0066) is a medium green with soft green-gray undertones. A light green-gray. Fresh and natural without being bold. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 50) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Cascade 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 4.1, which is a "good match" level match. Gray Cashmere is bluer. Cascade 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 Cascade Green
Gray Cashmere is bluer. Cascade Green is more purely green.
| Cascade Green | Gray Cashmere | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 50 | 60.59 |
| Hex | #C0CAC0 | #CAD3CC |
| Undertone | Soft Green-Gray | Soft Green-Blue |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Cascade Green has soft green-gray undertones. A light green-gray. Fresh and natural without being bold.
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. Cascade Green's soft green-gray 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
Cascade Green in Your Room
Gentle green that reads as a green-tinted gray in most rooms.
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
Cascade Green has an LRV of 50, while Gray Cashmere has an LRV of 60.59. That means Gray Cashmere reflects more light. If you switch from Cascade Green to Gray Cashmere, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Cascade Green
Sherwin Williams recommends Cascade Green for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, hallway. With an LRV of 50, 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.
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 Cascade Green.
Cascade Green in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Cascade Green (SW 0066) is Gray Cashmere (2138-60) with a Delta E of 4.1, which rates as a "good match" match. Gray Cashmere is bluer. Cascade 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. Cascade Green is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 50. Gray Cashmere is a Benjamin Moore color with soft green-blue undertones and an LRV of 60.59. With a Delta E of 4.1, 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 4.1, 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.