Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Amorous AF-600
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gentle Grape (SW 9074), at ΔE 3.14 — very close.
Gentle Grape is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.14 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 Gentle Grape really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.14very close
- LRV
- 26.42Benjamin Moore is 27.37
- Hex
- #908A9B#958896 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Gentle Grape reads slightly lighter than Amorous 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 Gentle Grape is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Berry Cream SW 9075ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Gris Morado SW 9156ΔE 4.95 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Autumn Orchid SW 9157ΔE 5.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Amorous AF-600 matched across all 13 brands →