Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Exotic Fuchsia 2074-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Novel Lilac (SW 6836), at ΔE 5.69 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Novel Lilac is the closest option at ΔE 5.69, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
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)
- 5.69noticeably different
- LRV
- 41.98Benjamin Moore is 50
- Hex
- #C2A4C2#DCACD3 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 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 5.87 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Haute Pink SW 6570ΔE 7.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.4 points lower.
- Magical SW 6829ΔE 7.97 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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