Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Fully Purple SW 6983
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Mauve Bauhaus (1407), at ΔE 3.37 — very close.
Mauve Bauhaus is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.37 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 Mauve Bauhaus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.37very close
- LRV
- 12.79Sherwin-Williams is 8.38
- Hex
- #5E5384#514C7E in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Mauve Bauhaus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Scandinavian Blue 2068-30ΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Basic Blue CC-968ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Bistro Blue 1421ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Fully Purple SW 6983 matched across all 13 brands →