Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Purple Prince P550-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fully Purple (SW 6983), at ΔE 2.89 — very close.
Fully Purple is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.89 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 Fully Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.89very close
- LRV
- 8.38Behr is 10
- Hex
- #514C7E#515386 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fully Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Morning Glory SW 6971ΔE 4.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Valiant Violet SW 6818ΔE 5.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- African Violet SW 6982ΔE 6.23 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Prince P550-7 matched across all 13 brands →