Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Dreamy 1425
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Vesper Violet (SW 6542), at ΔE 2.45 — very close.
Vesper Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.45 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 Vesper Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.45very close
- LRV
- 35.18Benjamin Moore is 37.44
- Hex
- #99A0B2#9AA1B9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Vesper Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Solitude SW 6535ΔE 5.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Awesome Violet SW 6815ΔE 5.84 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.5 points higher.
- Dusty Heather SW 9073ΔE 5.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Dreamy 1425 matched across all 13 brands →