Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Wishful Blue SW 6813
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Violet Dusk (1409), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Violet Dusk is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Violet Dusk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 70.18Sherwin-Williams is 71.79
- Hex
- #D9DBE2#D8DDE6 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Violet Dusk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whispering Wind 1416ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Violet Sparkle 1422ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Nosegay 1401ΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Wishful Blue SW 6813 matched across all 13 brands →