Glidden Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20

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Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20

The closest Glidden colour is Poinsettia Red (05YR 15/555), at ΔE 0.98 — indistinguishable.

Watermelon RedBenjamin Moore · 2087-20
Poinsettia RedGlidden · 05YR 15/555

Poinsettia Red is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.98 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.

Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Glidden

Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Glidden 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 Poinsettia Red really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
0.98indistinguishable
LRV
15.53Benjamin Moore is 16.4
Hex
#C33E49#C53D46 in Benjamin Moore

Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.

Other Glidden options

Worth knowing if Poinsettia Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Calypso Berry PPG1185-7ΔE 2.09 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
  • BURNT RED PPG17-13ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
  • Cherry Red 00YR 15/510ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.

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