Emerald Isle Alt → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Emerald Isle Alt (SW 6207), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Emerald Isle Alt
If you love Sherwin Williams Emerald Isle Alt 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.
Emerald Isle Alt (SW 6207) is a dark green with muted forest undertones. A muted, medium-dark forest green with gray undertones. More restrained than a bold emerald. The kind of green that feels like a walk through the woods on an overcast day. Popular for exteriors and accent walls. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 14) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Emerald Isle Alt 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 Cabot Trail (CC-12) with a Delta E of 4.1, which is a "good match" level match. Cabot Trail is close. Both are muted forest greens. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Emerald Isle Alt
Cabot Trail is close. Both are muted forest greens.
| Emerald Isle Alt | Cabot Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 14 | 18.55 |
| Hex | #6E7E73 | #7F8F7F |
| Undertone | Muted Forest | Forest Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Emerald Isle Alt has muted forest undertones. A muted, medium-dark forest green with gray undertones. More restrained than a bold emerald. The kind of green that feels like a walk through the woods on an overcast day. Popular for exteriors and accent walls.
Cabot Trail has forest green-gray undertones. A rich, muted forest green. More depth than sage, less bold than emerald. Earthy and sophisticated.
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
Emerald Isle Alt in Your Room
In bright light, the green is earthy and natural. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated dark gray-green. Under warm light, the warmth of the green emerges. A versatile dark green.
Cabot Trail in Your Room
In bright light, distinctly green. In dim rooms, a moody dark gray-green. Dramatic and nature-inspired.
LRV and Brightness
Emerald Isle Alt has an LRV of 14, while Cabot Trail has an LRV of 18.55. 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 Emerald Isle Alt
Sherwin Williams recommends Emerald Isle Alt for: exterior, accent wall, kitchen cabinets, front door, office. With an LRV of 14, 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.
Cabot Trail is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, office, powder room, kitchen island. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Emerald Isle Alt (SW 6207) is Cabot Trail (CC-12) with a Delta E of 4.1, which rates as a "good match" match. Cabot Trail is close. Both are muted forest greens. 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. Emerald Isle Alt is a Sherwin Williams color with muted forest undertones and an LRV of 14. Cabot Trail is a Benjamin Moore color with forest green-gray undertones and an LRV of 18.55. 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.