Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Spanish Red 1301
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Antique Red (SW 7587), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Antique Red is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 Antique Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 11.89Benjamin Moore is 12.6
- Hex
- #9F4442#984841 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Antique Red reads slightly lighter than Spanish Red in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Antique Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Flower Pot SW 6334ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Bravado Red SW 6320ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Spanish Red 1301 matched across all 13 brands →