Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Redwing SW 2909
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Heritage Red (HC-181), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Heritage Red is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 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 Heritage Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 10.26Sherwin-Williams is 6.73
- Hex
- #990A14#98010D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Heritage Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Caliente AF-290ΔE 6.56 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Deep Rose 2004-10ΔE 7.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Smoldering Red 2007-10ΔE 7.99 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Redwing SW 2909 matched across all 13 brands →