Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Million Dollar Red 2003-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Real Red (SW 6868), at ΔE 2.84 — very close.
Real Red is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.84 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 Real Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.84very close
- LRV
- 13.21Benjamin Moore is 12.58
- Hex
- #BF2D32#B5332C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Real Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stop SW 6869ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Tanager SW 6601ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Rave Red SW 6608ΔE 4.27 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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