Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Concord Grape SW 6559
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Exotic Purple (2071-10), at ΔE 2.81 — very close.
Exotic Purple is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.81 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 Exotic Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.81very close
- LRV
- 5.46Sherwin-Williams is 4.6
- Hex
- #43334D#443757 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Exotic Purple reads slightly darker than Concord Grape in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Exotic Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Majestic Violet 2068-10ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Gentle Violet 2071-20ΔE 4.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Plum Royale 2070-20ΔE 4.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Concord Grape SW 6559 matched across all 13 brands →