Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Behr Purple Rubiate BNC-20

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.

Purple RubiateBehr · BNC-20
SoulmateSherwin-Williams · SW 6270

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 →