Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Purple Easter Egg 2073-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Novel Lilac (SW 6836), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Novel Lilac is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.40 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 Novel Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 41.98Benjamin Moore is 46.3
- Hex
- #C2A4C2#CCACCA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Novel Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Free Spirit SW 6973ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Magical SW 6829ΔE 4.68 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Berry Frappé SW 9068ΔE 6.27 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Purple Easter Egg 2073-50 matched across all 13 brands →