Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Mythical SW 6550
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Tropical Dusk (2117-40), at ΔE 3.03 — very close.
Tropical Dusk is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.03 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 Tropical Dusk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.03very close
- LRV
- 23.32Sherwin-Williams is 19.66
- Hex
- #857D8F#7E778E in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Tropical Dusk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Haze 1413ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Queen's Wreath 1426ΔE 6.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Spring Purple 2070-40ΔE 6.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Mythical SW 6550 matched across all 13 brands →