Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Pompeii Red SW 2911
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Heritage Red (HC-181), at ΔE 3.75 — close.
Heritage Red is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 3.75 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 Heritage Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.75close
- LRV
- 10.26Sherwin-Williams is 6.3
- Hex
- #990A14#940000 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 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 8.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Deep Rose 2004-10ΔE 9.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Merlot Red 2006-10ΔE 9.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Pompeii Red SW 2911 matched across all 13 brands →