Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore French Lilac 1403
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Potentially Purple (SW 6821), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
Potentially Purple is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 61.51Benjamin Moore is 56.14
- Hex
- #D1CBDF#C7C3D9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Potentially Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rhapsody Lilac SW 6828ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Enchant SW 6555ΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Wisteria SW 6822ΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore French Lilac 1403 matched across all 13 brands →