Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Bistro Blue 1421
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fully Purple (SW 6983), at ΔE 4.58 — close.
Fully Purple is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.58 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 Fully Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.58close
- LRV
- 8.38Benjamin Moore is 13.33
- Hex
- #514C7E#53588A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fully Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Morning Glory SW 6971ΔE 5.54 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- African Violet SW 6982ΔE 6.88 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Dignified SW 6538ΔE 7.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Bistro Blue 1421 matched across all 13 brands →