Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Fire Dance 2171-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cayenne (SW 6881), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Cayenne is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Cayenne really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 16.82Benjamin Moore is 17.7
- Hex
- #C04D35#BD543D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 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.
- Peppery SW 6615ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Jalapeño SW 6629ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Hearty Orange SW 6622ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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