ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2098-60 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6015, ΔE 4.24 apart
Benjamin Moore Wisp of Mauve (2098-60) and Sherwin-Williams Vaguely Mauve (SW 6015) measure a delta-E of 4.24 apart. Wisp of Mauve is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Wisp of Mauve holds more color, chroma 7.4 against 4.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Wisp of Mauve reads as a red undertone at hue angle 49.8 degrees, Vaguely Mauve as a red cast at 26.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Vaguely Mauve depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 57.2 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Wisp of Mauve and Sherwin-Williams Vaguely Mauve are delta-E 4.24 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Wisp of Mauve and Sherwin-Williams Vaguely Mauve is delta-E 4.24.
Benjamin Moore Wisp of Mauve is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Vaguely Mauve by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Wisp of Mauve | Vaguely Mauve | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 2098-60 | SW 6015 |
| Hex | #DBCAC3 | #D1C5C4 |
| Light reflectance | 60.4 | 57.2 |
| Undertone | red undertone | red cast |
| Chroma | 7.4 | 4.5 |
| Hue angle | 49.8° | 26.4° |
| Color family | orange | gray |