Tin Lizzie → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Sherwin Williams Tin Lizzie (SW 9163), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Tin Lizzie
If you love Sherwin Williams Tin Lizzie 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.
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163) is a medium green with soft green-gray undertones. A soft green-gray named for the Model T Ford. Vintage and understated. More green than Silverpointe, lighter than Comfort Gray. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 44) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Tin Lizzie 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 Healing Aloe (1562) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Healing Aloe is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Tin Lizzie
Healing Aloe is close.
| Tin Lizzie | Healing Aloe | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 44 | 60.77 |
| Hex | #BAC2BA | #C8D4C9 |
| Undertone | Soft Green-Gray | Soft Green |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Tin Lizzie has soft green-gray undertones. A soft green-gray named for the Model T Ford. Vintage and understated. More green than Silverpointe, lighter than Comfort Gray.
Healing Aloe has soft green undertones. A soft, muted green-gray with a fresh, natural quality. More green than Sea Salt, more gray than a true green. Calming and organic.
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
Tin Lizzie in Your Room
The green is soft and vintage. In bright rooms, a gentle sage-gray. In dim rooms, a warm green-tinted gray.
Healing Aloe in Your Room
The green is gentle and pleasant in all lighting. In bright rooms, it reads as a soft sage. In dim rooms, it settles into a green-tinged gray.
LRV and Brightness
Tin Lizzie has an LRV of 44, while Healing Aloe has an LRV of 60.77. That means Healing Aloe reflects more light. If you switch from Tin Lizzie to Healing Aloe, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Tin Lizzie
Sherwin Williams recommends Tin Lizzie for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, nursery. With an LRV of 44, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Healing Aloe is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, sunroom, kitchen. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Healing Aloe in the same rooms you planned for Tin Lizzie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Tin Lizzie (SW 9163) is Healing Aloe (1562) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Healing Aloe 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. Tin Lizzie is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 44. Healing Aloe is a Benjamin Moore color with soft green undertones and an LRV of 60.77. 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.