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.
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 →