Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue 2068-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fully Purple (SW 6983), at ΔE 3.49 — very close.
Fully Purple is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.49 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 Fully Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.49very close
- LRV
- 8.38Benjamin Moore is 11.65
- Hex
- #514C7E#4E4E8C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fully Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Morning Glory SW 6971ΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Valiant Violet SW 6818ΔE 5.68 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Dignified SW 6538ΔE 6.83 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue 2068-30 matched across all 13 brands →