Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Softened Violet 1420
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Brave Purple (SW 6823), at ΔE 6.01 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Brave Purple is the closest option at ΔE 6.01, 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)
- 6.01noticeably different
- LRV
- 28.93Benjamin Moore is 26.77
- Hex
- #968DB8#8085B4 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Brave Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dahlia SW 6816ΔE 6.32 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Gentian SW 6817ΔE 8.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.2 points lower.
- Searching Blue SW 6536ΔE 8.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Softened Violet 1420 matched across all 13 brands →