Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Gentle Grape SW 9074
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Amorous (AF-600), at ΔE 3.14 — very close.
Amorous is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.14 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 Amorous really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.14very close
- LRV
- 27.37Sherwin-Williams is 26.42
- Hex
- #958896#908A9B in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Amorous reads slightly darker than Gentle Grape in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Amorous is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hazy Lilac 2116-40ΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Faded Violet CSP-455ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Purple Haze 1413ΔE 4.41 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Gentle Grape SW 9074 matched across all 13 brands →