Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Violet Stone 2069-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Brave Purple (SW 6823), at ΔE 4.32 — close.
Brave Purple is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.32 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 Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore 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 Brave Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.32close
- LRV
- 28.93Benjamin Moore is 29.35
- Hex
- #968DB8#8E8FB0 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Brave Purple reads slightly lighter than Violet Stone in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Brave Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dahlia SW 6816ΔE 5.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Dusty Heather SW 9073ΔE 6.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Gentle Grape SW 9074ΔE 6.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Violet Stone 2069-40 matched across all 13 brands →