Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Ash Violet SW 6549
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Inspired (AF-595), at ΔE 3.33 — very close.
Inspired is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.33 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 Inspired really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.33very close
- LRV
- 36.66Sherwin-Williams is 34.14
- Hex
- #AC9EAA#A29BAA in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Inspired is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wisteria AF-585ΔE 4.27 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Hazy Lilac 2116-40ΔE 4.55 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Iris Bliss 1383ΔE 4.90 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Ash Violet SW 6549 matched across all 13 brands →