Sherwin-Williams → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Ablaze SW 6870
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Geranium (1307), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Geranium is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Geranium really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 16.21Sherwin-Williams is 16.01
- Hex
- #C14C45#C04641 in Sherwin-Williams
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Geranium is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Strawberry Red 2003-20ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Red Parrot 1308ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Ryan Red 1314ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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