Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Smoldering Red 2007-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Chinese Red (SW 0057), at ΔE 1.71 — near-exact.
Chinese Red is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.71 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 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 Chinese Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.71near-exact
- LRV
- 10.97Benjamin Moore is 11.67
- Hex
- #9E3E33#A33A2D in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Chinese Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rave Red SW 6608ΔE 2.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Tanager SW 6601ΔE 2.75 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Brick Paver SW 7599ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Smoldering Red 2007-10 matched across all 13 brands →