Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Crocus 1404
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Forever Lilac (SW 9067), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Forever Lilac is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Forever Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 40.15Benjamin Moore is 43.2
- Hex
- #AFA5C7#B2AAC8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Forever Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wisteria SW 6822ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Magical SW 6829ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Berry Frappé SW 9068ΔE 4.26 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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