Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Venture Violet SW 6970
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is California Lilac (2068-40), at ΔE 3.18 — very close.
California Lilac is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.18 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 California Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.18very close
- LRV
- 27.35Sherwin-Williams is 22.62
- Hex
- #7F84BE#7381B3 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if California Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Softened Violet 1420ΔE 3.53 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Yin Yang 824ΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Stratford Blue 831ΔE 5.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Venture Violet SW 6970 matched across all 13 brands →