Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vermilion 2002-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Stop (SW 6869), at ΔE 3.08 — very close.
Stop is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.08 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Stop really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.08very close
- LRV
- 14.96Benjamin Moore is 15.26
- Hex
- #C33A36#CF312B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Stop is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Real Red SW 6868ΔE 4.78 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Habanero Chile SW 7589ΔE 5.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Cayenne SW 6881ΔE 5.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vermilion 2002-10 matched across all 13 brands →