Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Plum Rich MQ5-35
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mature Grape (SW 6286), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Mature Grape is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.83 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Behr to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Mature Grape really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 6.66Behr is 8
- Hex
- #5F3F54#64475E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mature Grape is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kimono Violet SW 6839ΔE 6.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Grape Harvest SW 6285ΔE 7.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Blackberry SW 7577ΔE 7.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.