Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Ultra Violet 1372
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Vigorous Violet (SW 6838), at ΔE 3.40 — very close.
Vigorous Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.40 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 Vigorous Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.40very close
- LRV
- 13.12Benjamin Moore is 12.78
- Hex
- #7C5A7E#755172 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Vigorous Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Passionate Purple SW 6981ΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Grape Harvest SW 6285ΔE 5.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Impulsive Purple SW 6832ΔE 6.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Ultra Violet 1372 matched across all 13 brands →