Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pinch of Spice 1449
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Poetry Plum (SW 6019), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Poetry Plum is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Poetry Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 11.96Benjamin Moore is 14.58
- Hex
- #6F5C5F#765F61 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Poetry Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deepest Mauve SW 0005ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- River Rouge SW 6026ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Bateau Brown SW 6033ΔE 3.66 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Pinch of Spice 1449 matched across all 13 brands →