Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Plum Royale S110-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Plum Dandy (SW 6284), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
Plum Dandy is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.67 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 Plum Dandy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 16.83Behr is 17
- Hex
- #8B6878#876C7A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Plum Dandy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wood Violet SW 6557ΔE 6.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Patchwork Plum SW 0022ΔE 6.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Grape Harvest SW 6285ΔE 6.74 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.