Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Crimson Red SW 2906
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Classic Burgundy (HC-182), at ΔE 2.76 — very close.
Classic Burgundy is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.76 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 Classic Burgundy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.76very close
- LRV
- 7.23Sherwin-Williams is 4.32
- Hex
- #69181A#711922 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Classic Burgundy reads slightly darker than Crimson Red in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Classic Burgundy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cottage Red HC-184ΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Country Redwood HC-183ΔE 5.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Caliente AF-290ΔE 6.20 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Crimson Red SW 2906 matched across all 13 brands →