Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Purple Heart 1406
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Brave Purple (SW 6823), at ΔE 5.09 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Brave Purple is the closest option at ΔE 5.09, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
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 Brave Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.09noticeably different
- LRV
- 28.93Benjamin Moore is 24.91
- Hex
- #968DB8#897EAA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Brave Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kismet SW 6830ΔE 6.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Mythical SW 6550ΔE 7.62 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Veri Berri SW 9069ΔE 7.62 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Purple Heart 1406 matched across all 13 brands →