Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Classy Red SW 2913
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Caliente (AF-290), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Caliente is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 8.82Sherwin-Williams is 7.11
- Hex
- #8A2728#911F21 in Sherwin-Williams
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Caliente reads slightly darker than Classy 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 Caliente is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heritage Red HC-181ΔE 3.22 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Flamenco CSP-1195ΔE 4.96 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Raspberry Truffle 2080-10ΔE 5.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Classy Red SW 2913 matched across all 13 brands →