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Muslin SW 6133
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Undertone: Noticeable yellow undertone
In CIELAB, Muslin sits at L* 89.2, a* 0.1, b* 12.1. Its hue angle is 89° and its chroma is 12.1, so it leans yellow clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Sherwin-Williams colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 74%.
LRV 74.2: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 74.2, Muslin is lighter than 89% of Sherwin-Williams colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Benjamin Moore match to Muslin
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French White | 1093 | 0.00 | Practically identical | |
| Barely Beige | 1066 | 0.84 | Practically identical | |
| Barely Beige | CC-140 | 0.84 | Practically identical |
Closest Behr match to Muslin
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Ridge | PWN-41 | 0.51 | Practically identical | |
| Ivory Lace | PPU7-15 | 0.78 | Practically identical | |
| Cozy Cottage | 740C-2 | 0.84 | Practically identical |
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical White | SW 2829 | 0.44 | Practically identical | |
| Antique White | SW 6119 | 0.79 | Practically identical | |
| Polar Bear | SW 7564 | 0.89 | Practically identical | |
| Navajo White | SW 6126 | 1.11 | Very close | |
| Casa Blanca | SW 7571 | 1.55 | Very close | |
| Radiant Dawn | SW 9661 | 1.61 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Sherwin-Williams with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Ivory Lace SW 7013 · lighter, LRV 78.8
- Feather White SW 6616 · lighter, LRV 79.0
- Spinach White SW 6434 · lighter, LRV 79.4
- Oat Milk SW 9501 · darker, LRV 70.3
- Echelon Ecru SW 7574 · darker, LRV 69.9
- Egret White SW 7570 · darker, LRV 69.6
Colors that go with Muslin
Sherwin-Williams's own coordinating colors for Muslin:
- Relaxed Khaki SW 6149
- Tin Lizzie SW 9163
- Creamy SW 7012
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Sherwin-Williams color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Breathtaking SW 6814 · complementary (180°)
- Spun Sugar SW 6337 · analogous (−30°)
- Gratifying Green SW 6435 · analogous (+30°)
- Bathe Blue SW 6771 · triadic (120°)
- Joyful Lilac SW 6972 · triadic (240°)
Muslin vs popular colors
- Muslin (Benjamin Moore OC-12, ΔE 2.1) is darker (LRV 66.5 vs 74.2).
- Rich Cream (Benjamin Moore 2153-60, ΔE 3.1) is lighter (LRV 76.6 vs 74.2), more yellow/warm, more saturated.
- Manchester Tan (Benjamin Moore HC-81, ΔE 3.2) is darker (LRV 63.2 vs 74.2).