Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Flexible Gray SW 6010
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Mauve Desert (2113-50), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
Mauve Desert is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.16 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 Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore 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 Desert really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 37.77Sherwin-Williams is 38.13
- Hex
- #B1A2A4#B1A3A1 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Mauve Desert is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lost Locket CSP-410ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Elephant Gray 2109-50ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Magic Potion 1250ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Flexible Gray SW 6010 matched across all 13 brands →