Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07

Behr → Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Obi Lilac (SW 6556), at ΔE 4.43 — close.

Virtuous VioletBehr · BIC-07
Obi LilacSherwin-Williams · SW 6556

Obi Lilac is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.43 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 Obi Lilac really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
4.43close
LRV
38.71Behr is 45
Hex
#B0A3B6#B7B0BF in Behr

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Obi Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Grape Mist SW 6548ΔE 4.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 9.0 points higher.
  • Veiled Violet SW 6268ΔE 5.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
  • Beguiling Mauve SW 6269ΔE 5.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

See Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07 matched across all 13 brands →