Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Verve Violet SW 6979
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Twilight Magenta (2074-30), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Twilight Magenta is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Twilight Magenta really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 15.29Sherwin-Williams is 13.43
- Hex
- #9B4A80#944F80 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Twilight Magenta is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pre-Dawn Sky 2075-30ΔE 3.01 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Vintage Claret 1364ΔE 6.36 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Fashion Rose 1356ΔE 6.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Verve Violet SW 6979 matched across all 13 brands →