Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Spring Iris 1402
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Potentially Purple (SW 6821), at ΔE 3.02 — very close.
Potentially Purple is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.02 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 Potentially Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.02very close
- LRV
- 61.51Benjamin Moore is 64.78
- Hex
- #D1CBDF#D3D1E0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Potentially Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Inspired Lilac SW 6820ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Elation SW 6827ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.5 points higher.
- Enchant SW 6555ΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Spring Iris 1402 matched across all 13 brands →