Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Homespun Charm 1249
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mauve Finery (SW 6282), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
Mauve Finery is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.67 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 Mauve Finery really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 50.82Benjamin Moore is 50.27
- Hex
- #CBB8C0#CDB9BB in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Mauve Finery reads slightly darker than Homespun Charm in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mauve Finery is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chaise Mauve SW 6016ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Studio Mauve SW 0062ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Fading Rose SW 6296ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Homespun Charm 1249 matched across all 13 brands →