Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Irises 1440
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dusty Heather (SW 9073), at ΔE 2.54 — very close.
Dusty Heather is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.54 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 Dusty Heather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.54very close
- LRV
- 27.79Benjamin Moore is 26.16
- Hex
- #8990A3#84899A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dusty Heather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soulful Blue SW 6543ΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
- Gentle Grape SW 9074ΔE 5.44 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Dried Lavender SW 9072ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Irises 1440 matched across all 13 brands →