Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Persian Violet 1419
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dahlia (SW 6816), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Dahlia is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Dahlia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 31.77Benjamin Moore is 35.25
- Hex
- #8B98C4#929BC2 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dahlia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Awesome Violet SW 6815ΔE 6.75 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.7 points higher.
- Brave Purple SW 6823ΔE 6.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- Vesper Violet SW 6542ΔE 7.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Persian Violet 1419 matched across all 13 brands →