Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Spring Purple 2070-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Brave Purple (SW 6823), at ΔE 4.81 — close.
Brave Purple is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.81 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 Brave Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.81close
- LRV
- 28.93Benjamin Moore is 25.65
- Hex
- #968DB8#8782A6 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Brave Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mythical SW 6550ΔE 6.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Berry Cream SW 9075ΔE 7.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Kismet SW 6830ΔE 7.12 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Spring Purple 2070-40 matched across all 13 brands →