Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Queen Anne Lilac SW 0021
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Victorian Mauve (2114-50), at ΔE 2.66 — very close.
Victorian Mauve is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.66 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 Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore 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 Victorian Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.66very close
- LRV
- 48.07Sherwin-Williams is 47.83
- Hex
- #C2B5B7#C0B6B4 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Victorian Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Through the Looking Glass CSP-495ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- After the Rain 1452ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Elephant Gray 2109-50ΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Queen Anne Lilac SW 0021 matched across all 13 brands →