Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Real Red SW 6868
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Neon Red (2087-10), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Neon Red is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Neon Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 12.51Sherwin-Williams is 13.21
- Hex
- #B82D33#BF2D32 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Neon Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red 2000-10ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Million Dollar Red 2003-10ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Ruby Red 2001-10ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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