Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Dahlia SW 6816
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Persian Violet (1419), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Persian Violet is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Persian Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 35.25Sherwin-Williams is 31.77
- Hex
- #929BC2#8B98C4 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Persian Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Pearl 1433ΔE 4.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Pressed Violet CSP-520ΔE 4.85 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
- Steel Blue 823ΔE 4.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Dahlia SW 6816 matched across all 13 brands →