ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1419 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6816, ΔE 3.3 apart
Benjamin Moore Persian Violet (1419) and Sherwin-Williams Dahlia (SW 6816) measure a delta-E of 3.3 apart. Persian Violet is 3.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Dahlia holds more color, chroma 24.8 against 21.9, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Dahlia depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 31.8 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Persian Violet and Sherwin-Williams Dahlia are delta-E 3.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Persian Violet and Sherwin-Williams Dahlia is delta-E 3.3.
Benjamin Moore Persian Violet is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Dahlia by 3.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Persian Violet | Dahlia | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1419 | SW 6816 |
| Hex | #929BC2 | #8B98C4 |
| Light reflectance | 35.3 | 31.8 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 21.9 | 24.8 |
| Hue angle | 284.4° | 282.8° |
| Color family | blue | blue |