Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Violet Vixen MQ5-41
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wood Violet (SW 6557), at ΔE 3.38 — very close.
Wood Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.38 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)
- 3.38very close
- LRV
- 16.32Behr is 16
- Hex
- #7A6B85#75688B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
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 4.20 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Clematis SW 6831ΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Plummy SW 6558ΔE 6.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.