Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet 2068-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dewberry (SW 6552), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Dewberry is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.50 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 Dewberry really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 4.58Benjamin Moore is 5.41
- Hex
- #3E385A#3A3450 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Dewberry reads slightly lighter than Majestic Violet 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 Dewberry is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Concord Grape SW 6559ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Majestic Purple SW 6545ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Izmir Purple SW 6825ΔE 7.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet 2068-10 matched across all 13 brands →