Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Blue Viola 1424
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Awesome Violet (SW 6815), at ΔE 3.59 — close.
Awesome Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.59 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 Awesome Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.59close
- LRV
- 44.98Benjamin Moore is 46.21
- Hex
- #A7B2D4#ACB3CA in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Awesome Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Agapanthus SW 9066ΔE 4.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.4 points higher.
- Vesper Violet SW 6542ΔE 5.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.0 points lower.
- Modern Lavender SW 9688ΔE 6.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Blue Viola 1424 matched across all 13 brands →