Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Novel Lilac SW 6836
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Purple Easter Egg (2073-50), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Purple Easter Egg is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.40 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 Purple Easter Egg really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 46.3Sherwin-Williams is 41.98
- Hex
- #CCACCA#C2A4C2 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Purple Easter Egg is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Angelina 1376ΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
- Hydrangea 1390ΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Lavender Lipstick 2072-50ΔE 4.28 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Novel Lilac SW 6836 matched across all 13 brands →