Benjamin Moore 2113-50 and Kilz TB-26, ΔE 3.53 apart
Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert (2113-50) and Kilz Meadow Mauve (TB-26) measure a delta-E of 3.53 apart. They sit within 0.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 5.9 and 5.1. The undertones part company: Mauve Desert reads as a pink cast at hue angle 9.1 degrees, Meadow Mauve as a red cast at 44.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mauve Desert depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 37.8 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert and Kilz Meadow Mauve are delta-E 3.53 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert and Kilz Meadow Mauve is delta-E 3.53.
| Mauve Desert | Meadow Mauve | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Kilz |
| Code | 2113-50 | TB-26 |
| Hex | #B1A2A4 | #B1A5A1 |
| Light reflectance | 37.8 | 38.0 |
| Undertone | pink cast | red cast |
| Chroma | 5.9 | 5.1 |
| Hue angle | 9.1° | 44.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |