Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Purple Balloon S-G-640
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is African Violet (SW 6982), at ΔE 3.84 — close.
African Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.84 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 African Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.84close
- LRV
- 10.78Behr is 12
- Hex
- #665385#625B87 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if African Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Forget-Me-Not SW 6824ΔE 5.50 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Fully Purple SW 6983ΔE 5.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Plummy SW 6558ΔE 6.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Balloon S-G-640 matched across all 13 brands →