Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Purple Rubiate BNC-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Soulmate (SW 6270), at ΔE 3.01 — very close.
Soulmate is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.01 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 Soulmate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.01very close
- LRV
- 19.6Behr is 20
- Hex
- #85777B#8B7880 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Soulmate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Enigma SW 6018ΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Socialite SW 6025ΔE 4.43 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Ruby Violet SW 9076ΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Rubiate BNC-20 matched across all 13 brands →