Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Hint of Mauve 2097-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Insightful Rose (SW 6023), at ΔE 2.60 — very close.
Insightful Rose is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.60 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 Insightful Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.60very close
- LRV
- 46.48Benjamin Moore is 42.34
- Hex
- #C9B0AB#C3AAA1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Insightful Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sandbank SW 6052ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Sashay Sand SW 6051ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- Emerging Taupe SW 6045ΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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