Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Joyful Lilac SW 6972
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Spring Lilac (1388), at ΔE 1.86 — near-exact.
Spring Lilac is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.86 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 Spring Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.86near-exact
- LRV
- 62.89Sherwin-Williams is 69.2
- Hex
- #DCCDDD#E4D4E2 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Spring Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beach Plum 2072-60ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points lower.
- Peace and Happiness 1380ΔE 2.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Easter Ribbon 1381ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Joyful Lilac SW 6972 matched across all 13 brands →