Comparison

Mauve Desert vs Meadow Mauve

Benjamin Moore 2113-50 and Kilz TB-26, ΔE 3.53 apart

Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert 2113-50 on a wall, hex #B1A2A4
Mauve Desert Benjamin Moore 2113-50
Kilz Meadow Mauve TB-26 on a wall, hex #B1A5A1
Meadow Mauve Kilz TB-26
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.53Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

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.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert and Kilz Meadow Mauve?

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.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert and Kilz Meadow Mauve?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert and Kilz Meadow Mauve is delta-E 3.53.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.53 Mauve Desert and Meadow Mauve
LIGHTESTMeadow Mauve LRV 38.0
DARKESTMauve Desert LRV 37.8
SPREAD0.2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
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

Each on its own

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