Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore African Violet 2116-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Grape Mist (SW 6548), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Grape Mist is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Grape Mist really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 54.02Benjamin Moore is 50.66
- Hex
- #C5C0C9#C1B9C4 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Grape Mist is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Veiled Violet SW 6268ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Enchant SW 6555ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.9 points higher.
- Mauve Finery SW 6282ΔE 4.40 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore African Violet 2116-50 matched across all 13 brands →