Behr Kimono Violet 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 M550-6 leans towards blue hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 6265 is purple.
Behr M550-6 and Sherwin Williams SW 6265 differ significantly in saturation. Behr M550-6 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, Behr M550-6 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 Kimono Violet vs. Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum
Technical color comparison for Behr Kimono Violet and Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum
Behr Kimono VioletSherwin Williams Quixotic Plum
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
238°blue258°purple
Saturation
16%8%less saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
53%30%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
19.606.47looks darker
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
50.8130.546looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
19.847
Temperature
CoolCool
Preview Kimono Violet and Quixotic Plum side by side in different rooms

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.

Color comparisons featuring Behr Kimono Violet