Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Baker's Dozen 1216
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mellow Mauve (SW 0039), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
Mellow Mauve is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.48 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 Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams 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 Mellow Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 34.64Benjamin Moore is 38.24
- Hex
- #C4957A#CE9C7E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mellow Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rose Tan SW 0069ΔE 2.51 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Fame Orange SW 6346ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Windswept Canyon SW 9010ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Baker's Dozen 1216 matched across all 13 brands →