Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Super Nova 1414
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), at ΔE 2.24 — very close.
Quixotic Plum is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.24 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 Quixotic Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.24very close
- LRV
- 6.47Benjamin Moore is 9.53
- Hex
- #4A4653#514C5A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Quixotic Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ripe Berry SW 9689ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Midnight SW 6264ΔE 5.12 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Perle Noir SW 9154ΔE 5.72 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Super Nova 1414 matched across all 13 brands →