Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Obi Lilac SW 6556
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Inspired (AF-595), at ΔE 3.21 — very close.
Inspired is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.21 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)
- 3.21very close
- LRV
- 36.66Sherwin-Williams is 38.71
- Hex
- #AC9EAA#B0A3B6 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Inspired is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lavender Lipstick 2072-50ΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Iris Bliss 1383ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Spring Violet 2117-50ΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Obi Lilac SW 6556 matched across all 13 brands →