Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Poppy Flower SW 2904
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Caliente (AF-290), at ΔE 2.91 — very close.
Caliente is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.91 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 Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Sherwin-Williams to Benjamin Moore 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 Caliente really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.91very close
- LRV
- 8.82Sherwin-Williams is 5.75
- Hex
- #8A2728#87141F in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Caliente is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heritage Red HC-181ΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Country Redwood HC-183ΔE 5.74 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Classic Burgundy HC-182ΔE 5.96 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Poppy Flower SW 2904 matched across all 13 brands →