Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore California Lilac 2068-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dahlia (SW 6816), at ΔE 6.57 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Dahlia is the closest option at ΔE 6.57, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
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 Dahlia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.57noticeably different
- LRV
- 31.77Benjamin Moore is 27.35
- Hex
- #8B98C4#7F84BE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dahlia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brave Purple SW 6823ΔE 7.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Gentian SW 6817ΔE 7.98 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.8 points lower.
- Perfect Periwinkle SW 9065ΔE 8.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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