Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Passionate Purple SW 6981
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Fire and Ice (1392), at ΔE 3.00 — very close.
Fire and Ice is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.00 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 Fire and Ice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.00very close
- LRV
- 14.52Sherwin-Williams is 12.01
- Hex
- #76597F#795484 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Fire and Ice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ultra Violet 1372ΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Seduction 1399ΔE 5.32 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Passion Plum 2073-30ΔE 5.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Passionate Purple SW 6981 matched across all 13 brands →