Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum SW 6265
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Shadow (2117-30), at ΔE 2.23 — very close.
Shadow is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.23 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 Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.23very close
- LRV
- 9.3Sherwin-Williams is 6.47
- Hex
- #514A58#4A4653 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Super Nova 1414ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Wood Violet 1428ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Approaching Storm CSP-535ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum SW 6265 matched across all 13 brands →