Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Heartfelt SW 6586
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Rouge (2084-30), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Rouge is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.58 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 Rouge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 17.56Sherwin-Williams is 16.76
- Hex
- #B2525D#BD4C5F in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Rouge reads slightly darker than Heartfelt 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 Rouge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Drop Dead Gorgeous 1329ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Mardi Gras 1342ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Vibrant Blush 2081-30ΔE 3.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Sherwin-Williams Heartfelt SW 6586 matched across all 13 brands →