Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Palace Arms Red CW-255
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fireweed (SW 6328), at ΔE 2.00 — very close.
Fireweed is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.00 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 Fireweed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00very close
- LRV
- 7.17Benjamin Moore is 9.38
- Hex
- #7B3730#783C36 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fireweed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crabby Apple SW 7592ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Red Barn SW 7591ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Salute SW 7582ΔE 3.00 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Palace Arms Red CW-255 matched across all 13 brands →