Cascade Green Alt 2 → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Cascade Green Alt 2 (SW 6748), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Cascade Green Alt 2
If you love Sherwin Williams Cascade Green Alt 2 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 Alt 2 (SW 6748) is a dark green with rich garden green undertones. A rich, saturated garden green. Deeper than Retreat, more purely green than Jasper. The color of a well-tended herb garden in full summer. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 10) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Cascade Green Alt 2 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 Backwoods (469) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Backwoods is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Cascade Green Alt 2
Backwoods is close.
| Cascade Green Alt 2 | Backwoods | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 10 | 10.45 |
| Hex | #5D7058 | #5D6F5B |
| Undertone | Rich Garden Green | Deep Forest Green |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Cascade Green Alt 2 has rich garden green undertones. A rich, saturated garden green. Deeper than Retreat, more purely green than Jasper. The color of a well-tended herb garden in full summer.
Backwoods has deep forest green undertones. BM's 2024 Color of the Year. A deep, rich forest green that brings the outdoors in. Bold enough for a statement but grounded by gray undertones that prevent it from feeling juvenile.
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
Cascade Green Alt 2 in Your Room
In bright light, a lush, vibrant green. In dim rooms, a deep, moody dark green. Bold and natural.
Backwoods in Your Room
In bright light, the forest green is lush and natural. In dim rooms, it reads as a very dark, moody green-gray. Under warm light, the warmth of the green emerges beautifully.
LRV and Brightness
Cascade Green Alt 2 has an LRV of 10, while Backwoods has an LRV of 10.45. 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 Cascade Green Alt 2
Sherwin Williams recommends Cascade Green Alt 2 for: accent wall, front door, exterior, kitchen cabinets, powder room. With an LRV of 10, 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.
Backwoods is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, kitchen cabinets, front door, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Backwoods in the same rooms you planned for Cascade Green Alt 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Cascade Green Alt 2 (SW 6748) is Backwoods (469) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Backwoods 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. Cascade Green Alt 2 is a Sherwin Williams color with rich garden green undertones and an LRV of 10. Backwoods is a Benjamin Moore color with deep forest green undertones and an LRV of 10.45. 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.