Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Faded Violet CSP-455
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dusty Heather (SW 9073), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Dusty Heather is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Dusty Heather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 27.79Benjamin Moore is 29.18
- Hex
- #8990A3#8D8FA1 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dusty Heather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gentle Grape SW 9074ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Gris Morado SW 9156ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Vesper Violet SW 6542ΔE 5.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Faded Violet CSP-455 matched across all 13 brands →