Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Mauve Mist 1264
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Orchid (SW 0071), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Orchid is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Orchid really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 37.04Benjamin Moore is 36.4
- Hex
- #BC9C9E#BE999A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Orchid is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rose Embroidery SW 6297ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Pressed Flower SW 6304ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Dressy Rose SW 6024ΔE 3.88 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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