Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Lusty Red SW 6863
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Ladybug Red (1322), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Ladybug Red is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Ladybug Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 13.62Sherwin-Williams is 12.58
- Hex
- #B03E43#B1383D in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Ladybug Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chili Pepper 2004-20ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Moroccan Red 1309ΔE 2.56 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Exotic Red 2086-10ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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