Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wild Mulberry CSP-475
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Expressive Plum (SW 6271), at ΔE 3.42 — very close.
Expressive Plum is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.42 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 Expressive Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.42very close
- LRV
- 11.51Benjamin Moore is 14.03
- Hex
- #695C62#6B5E6B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Expressive Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ripe Berry SW 9689ΔE 4.72 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Poetry Plum SW 6019ΔE 5.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Midnight SW 6264ΔE 5.37 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wild Mulberry CSP-475 matched across all 13 brands →