Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Cochineal Red CW-330
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Chinese Red (SW 0057), at ΔE 0.97 — indistinguishable.
Chinese Red is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.97 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)
- 0.97indistinguishable
- LRV
- 10.97Benjamin Moore is 12.94
- Hex
- #9E3E33#9E3F31 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 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 2.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Brick Paver SW 7599ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Tanager SW 6601ΔE 3.11 · 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
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