Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Flax 2098-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Insightful Rose (SW 6023), at ΔE 2.79 — very close.
Insightful Rose is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.79 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)
- 2.79very close
- LRV
- 46.48Benjamin Moore is 41.54
- Hex
- #C9B0AB#C0A9A1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 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.
- Glamour SW 6031ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Emerging Taupe SW 6045ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Artistic Taupe SW 6030ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Flax 2098-50 matched across all 13 brands →