Sherwin Williams African Violet vs. Benjamin Moore Blue

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Sherwin Williams SW 6982 leans towards purple hues, while Benjamin Moore 2066-10 is blue.
Benjamin Moore 2066-10 is more saturated than African Violet
They differ in their values, Sherwin Williams SW 6982 radiating a lighter essence compared to 2066-10.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Sherwin Williams African Violet vs. Benjamin Moore Blue

Technical color comparison for Sherwin Williams African Violet and Benjamin Moore Blue
Sherwin Williams African Violet	Benjamin Moore Blue
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
263°purple	224°blue
Saturation
23%	53%more saturated
Lightness?
42%	29%darker
LRV?
10.78	6.24looks darker
CIE L?
39.079	24.953looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
15.085
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview African Violet and Blue side by side in different rooms

SW 6982African Violet

Sherwin Williams

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2066-10Blue

Benjamin Moore

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.