ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2147-30 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6712, ΔE 4.16 apart
Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper (2147-30) and Sherwin-Williams Luau Green (SW 6712) measure a delta-E of 4.16 apart. Jalapeño Pepper is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Luau Green holds more color, chroma 43.6 against 40.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Luau Green depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 29.5 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper and Sherwin-Williams Luau Green are delta-E 4.16 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper and Sherwin-Williams Luau Green is delta-E 4.16.
Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Luau Green by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Luau Green carries more color than Benjamin Moore Jalapeño Pepper - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Jalapeño Pepper | Luau Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 2147-30 | SW 6712 |
| Hex | #A19D52 | #989746 |
| Light reflectance | 32.0 | 29.5 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 40.5 | 43.6 |
| Hue angle | 103.2° | 104.7° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |