Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Potentially Purple SW 6821
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is French Lilac (1403), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
French Lilac is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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 French Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 56.14Sherwin-Williams is 61.51
- Hex
- #C7C3D9#D1CBDF in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if French Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spring Iris 1402ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Lavender Mist 2070-60ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Beach Plum 2072-60ΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Potentially Purple SW 6821 matched across all 13 brands →