Pink Damask → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Pink Damask (OC-72), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Pink Damask
If you love Benjamin Moore Pink Damask but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Pink Damask (OC-72) is a light pink with soft pink undertones. A soft, warm off-white with delicate pink undertones. Like aged damask fabric. More pink than Classic Gray, less obvious than a true pink. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 68.55) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Pink Damask and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Eider White (SW 7014) with a Delta E of 4.4, which is a "good match" level match. Eider White is more gray. Pink Damask is more pink. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Pink Damask
Eider White is more gray. Pink Damask is more pink.
| Pink Damask | Eider White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 68.55 | 73 |
| Hex | #E1D7CE | #DDDAD5 |
| Undertone | Soft Pink | Warm Purple-White |
| Family | Pink | White |
Undertone Comparison
Pink Damask has soft pink undertones. A soft, warm off-white with delicate pink undertones. Like aged damask fabric. More pink than Classic Gray, less obvious than a true pink.
Eider White has warm purple-white undertones. A warm off-white with subtle purple-gray undertones. More gray than most whites but still reads as an off-white.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Pink Damask's soft pink quality may read differently than Eider White's warm purple-white character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Pink Damask in Your Room
The pink is very subtle. In most rooms reads as a warm off-white. In cool north light, the pink whisper shows.
Eider White in Your Room
The purple shows in cool north light. In warm rooms, reads as a sophisticated warm off-white.
LRV and Brightness
Pink Damask has an LRV of 68.55, while Eider White has an LRV of 73. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Pink Damask
Benjamin Moore recommends Pink Damask for: bedroom, bathroom, nursery, hallway, living room. With an LRV of 68.55, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Eider White is recommended for: whole house, bedroom, hallway, bathroom, living room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Pink Damask in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Pink Damask (OC-72) is Eider White (SW 7014) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Eider White is more gray. Pink Damask is more pink. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Pink Damask is a Benjamin Moore color with soft pink undertones and an LRV of 68.55. Eider White is a Sherwin Williams color with warm purple-white undertones and an LRV of 73. With a Delta E of 4.4, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4.4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.