Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Oriental Iris 1418
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Agapanthus (SW 9066), at ΔE 2.36 — very close.
Agapanthus is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.36 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 Agapanthus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.36very close
- LRV
- 55.62Benjamin Moore is 51.97
- Hex
- #BBC5DE#B4BDD9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Agapanthus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Awesome Violet SW 6815ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Hyacinth Tint SW 6968ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.
- Breathtaking SW 6814ΔE 6.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Oriental Iris 1418 matched across all 13 brands →