Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Salsa 2009-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cayenne (SW 6881), at ΔE 5.70 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Cayenne is the closest option at ΔE 5.70, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Sherwin-Williams custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
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 Cayenne really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.70noticeably different
- LRV
- 16.82Benjamin Moore is 19.02
- Hex
- #C04D35#DC4739 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cayenne is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Emotional SW 6621ΔE 5.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Stop SW 6869ΔE 6.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Quite Coral SW 6614ΔE 6.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Salsa 2009-20 matched across all 13 brands →