Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Caliente AF-290
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Salute (SW 7582), at ΔE 3.89 — close.
Salute is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.89 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 Salute really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.89close
- LRV
- 7.36Benjamin Moore is 8.82
- Hex
- #803532#8A2728 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Salute reads slightly lighter than Caliente 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 Salute is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Bay SW 6321ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Bolero SW 7600ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Stolen Kiss SW 7586ΔE 4.29 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Caliente AF-290 matched across all 13 brands →