Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Drama Violet SW 6978
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Lilac Pink (2074-40), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
Lilac Pink is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.48 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 Lilac Pink really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 31.66Sherwin-Williams is 29.47
- Hex
- #C280B4#B883B0 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Lilac Pink is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Hyacinth 2073-40ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Pink Raspberry 2075-40ΔE 3.63 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Victorian Purple 1370ΔE 5.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Drama Violet SW 6978 matched across all 13 brands →