Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Basic Blue CC-968
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Valiant Violet (SW 6818), at ΔE 2.49 — very close.
Valiant Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.49 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 Valiant Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.49very close
- LRV
- 6.23Benjamin Moore is 8.42
- Hex
- #3E4371#3F457D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Valiant Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Morning Glory SW 6971ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Fully Purple SW 6983ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dignified SW 6538ΔE 4.61 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Basic Blue CC-968 matched across all 13 brands →