Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Admiral Blue 2065-10

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Admiral Blue 2065-10

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Valiant Violet (SW 6818), at ΔE 4.68 — close.

Admiral BlueBenjamin Moore · 2065-10
Valiant VioletSherwin-Williams · SW 6818

Valiant Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.68 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 Valiant Violet really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
4.68close
LRV
6.23Benjamin Moore is 5.94
Hex
#3E4371#2B3762 in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Valiant Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Majestic Purple SW 6545ΔE 5.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
  • Dignified SW 6538ΔE 5.98 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
  • Dewberry SW 6552ΔE 6.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.

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