Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Seduction 1399
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is African Violet (SW 6982), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
African Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 African Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 10.78Benjamin Moore is 14.36
- Hex
- #665385#6C598D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if African Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Passionate Purple SW 6981ΔE 5.32 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Clematis SW 6831ΔE 5.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Forget-Me-Not SW 6824ΔE 5.80 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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