Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Purple Sky MQ4-28
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is African Violet (SW 6982), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
African Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 10.78Behr is 10
- Hex
- #665385#62547E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if African Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Impulsive Purple SW 6832ΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Fully Purple SW 6983ΔE 5.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Plummy SW 6558ΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.