Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wizard CC-966
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Valiant Violet (SW 6818), at ΔE 1.95 — near-exact.
Valiant Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.95 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Valiant Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.95near-exact
- LRV
- 6.23Benjamin Moore is 8.44
- Hex
- #3E4371#40466D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Valiant Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dignified SW 6538ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Majestic Purple SW 6545ΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Morning Glory SW 6971ΔE 4.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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