Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sugar Plum 680B-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Vigorous Violet (SW 6838), at ΔE 5.67 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Vigorous Violet is the closest option at ΔE 5.67, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Vigorous Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.67noticeably different
- LRV
- 13.12Behr is 11
- Hex
- #7C5A7E#824D70 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Vigorous Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grandeur Plum SW 6565ΔE 5.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Grape Harvest SW 6285ΔE 6.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Dynamo SW 6841ΔE 6.40 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.