Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet 2070-70
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Elation (SW 6827), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
Elation is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.44 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 Elation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 72.32Benjamin Moore is 76.77
- Hex
- #DFDCE5#E5E5ED in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Elation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Opalescent SW 9686ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Wishful Blue SW 6813ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Lite Lavender SW 6554ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet 2070-70 matched across all 13 brands →