Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Feathered Violet 882
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Opalescent (SW 9686), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
Opalescent is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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 Opalescent really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 74.64Benjamin Moore is 79.14
- Hex
- #DFE0E3#E9E7E8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Opalescent is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Natural White SW 9542ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Spatial White SW 6259ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
- Original White SW 7077ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Feathered Violet 882 matched across all 13 brands →