Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pressed Violet CSP-520

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Pressed Violet CSP-520

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cosmos (SW 6528), at ΔE 4.76 — close.

Pressed VioletBenjamin Moore · CSP-520
CosmosSherwin-Williams · SW 6528

Cosmos is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 4.76 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 Cosmos really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
4.76close
LRV
37.91Benjamin Moore is 37.65
Hex
#8EA9C2#8EA3C5 in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Cosmos is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Dahlia SW 6816ΔE 4.85 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
  • Celestial SW 6808ΔE 5.49 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
  • Bluesy Note SW 9064ΔE 5.77 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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