Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Blue Pearl 1433
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Vesper Violet (SW 6542), at ΔE 3.99 — close.
Vesper Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.99 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)
- 3.99close
- LRV
- 35.18Benjamin Moore is 36.27
- Hex
- #99A0B2#93A0BD in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Vesper Violet reads slightly lighter than Blue Pearl in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Vesper Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dahlia SW 6816ΔE 4.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Solitude SW 6535ΔE 5.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Dried Lavender SW 9072ΔE 5.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Blue Pearl 1433 matched across all 13 brands →