Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Purple Silhouette 650D-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wood Violet (SW 6557), at ΔE 3.71 — close.
Wood Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.71 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 Wood Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.71close
- LRV
- 16.32Behr is 17
- Hex
- #7A6B85#776D90 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wood Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Forget-Me-Not SW 6824ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Clematis SW 6831ΔE 5.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Mythical SW 6550ΔE 5.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Silhouette 650D-6 matched across all 13 brands →