Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry 2072-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Plum Brown (SW 6272), at ΔE 4.97 — close.
Plum Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.97 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 Plum Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.97close
- LRV
- 6.02Benjamin Moore is 6.78
- Hex
- #4E4247#4D3D4B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Plum Brown reads slightly lighter than Black Raspberry 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 Plum Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blackberry SW 7577ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Quixotic Plum SW 6265ΔE 5.97 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Mature Grape SW 6286ΔE 6.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry 2072-20 matched across all 13 brands →