Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Plum Dandy SW 6284

Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Plum Dandy SW 6284

The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Aplomb (AF-625), at ΔE 3.77 — close.

Plum DandySherwin-Williams · SW 6284
AplombBenjamin Moore · AF-625

Aplomb is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.77 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 Aplomb really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
3.77close
LRV
20.61Sherwin-Williams is 16.83
Hex
#94717D#8B6878 in Sherwin-Williams

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.

Other Benjamin Moore options

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

  • Lazy Afternoon 1378ΔE 3.80 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
  • Plum Perfect 1371ΔE 5.10 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
  • Bonne Nuit AF-635ΔE 6.37 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.

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