Behr Formal Maroon vs. Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum

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. Behr PPU1-14 leans towards red hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 6265 is purple.
Behr PPU1-14 and Sherwin Williams SW 6265 differ significantly in saturation. Behr PPU1-14 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Behr PPU1-14 radiating a lighter essence compared to SW 6265.

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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Behr Formal Maroon vs. Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum

Technical color comparison for Behr Formal Maroon and Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum
Behr Formal Maroon	Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
354°red	258°purple
Saturation
22%	8%less saturated
Lightness?
36%	30%darker
LRV?
9.05	6.47looks darker
CIE L?
34.923	30.546looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
14.918
Temperature
Warm	Cool

Preview Formal Maroon and Quixotic Plum side by side in different rooms

PPU1-14Formal Maroon

Behr

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SW 6265Quixotic Plum

Sherwin Williams

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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.