Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Auger Shell SW 9159
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Mauve Blush (2115-40), at ΔE 3.00 — very close.
Mauve Blush is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.00 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 Blush really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.00very close
- LRV
- 30.58Sherwin-Williams is 30.14
- Hex
- #A19195#9F9291 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Mauve Blush is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Amethyst Sky 1447ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Wet Concrete 2114-40ΔE 3.70 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Sleepy Hollow 1454ΔE 3.78 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Auger Shell SW 9159 matched across all 13 brands →