Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Gentle Violet 2071-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Izmir Purple (SW 6825), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
Izmir Purple is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 Izmir Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 6.56Benjamin Moore is 7.43
- Hex
- #4D426E#523C68 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Izmir Purple reads slightly lighter than Gentle 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 Izmir Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Impulsive Purple SW 6832ΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Concord Grape SW 6559ΔE 4.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Kimono Violet SW 6839ΔE 4.96 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Gentle Violet 2071-20 matched across all 13 brands →