Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Lavender Mist 2070-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Potentially Purple (SW 6821), at ΔE 3.10 — very close.
Potentially Purple is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.10 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 Potentially Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.10very close
- LRV
- 61.51Benjamin Moore is 63.19
- Hex
- #D1CBDF#CFCFE0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Potentially Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hyacinth Tint SW 6968ΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Inspired Lilac SW 6820ΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.5 points higher.
- Elation SW 6827ΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Lavender Mist 2070-60 matched across all 13 brands →