Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Heritage Red HC-181
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Heartthrob (SW 6866), at ΔE 7.18 — noticeably different.
Sherwin-Williams does not make this colour. Heartthrob is the closest option at ΔE 7.18, 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 Heartthrob really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.18noticeably different
- LRV
- 10.55Benjamin Moore is 10.26
- Hex
- #A82E33#990A14 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Heartthrob is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tanager SW 6601ΔE 7.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Bolero SW 7600ΔE 7.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Rave Red SW 6608ΔE 7.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Heritage Red HC-181 matched across all 13 brands →