Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wisteria AF-585
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
Mysterious Mauve is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.16 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 Mysterious Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 37.09Benjamin Moore is 34.8
- Hex
- #A6A3A9#9C9CA6 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mysterious Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vesper Violet SW 6542ΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Modern Lavender SW 9688ΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
- Ash Violet SW 6549ΔE 4.27 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wisteria AF-585 matched across all 13 brands →