Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Radiant Lilac SW 0074
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Carolina Plum (1384), at ΔE 3.38 — very close.
Carolina Plum is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.38 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 Carolina Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.38very close
- LRV
- 27.22Sherwin-Williams is 28.25
- Hex
- #9A83A0#A489A0 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Carolina Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wild Orchid 2072-40ΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Iris Bliss 1383ΔE 5.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.
- Caribbean Sunset 1377ΔE 5.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Radiant Lilac SW 0074 matched across all 13 brands →