ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2006-10 and Sherwin-Williams SW 0057, ΔE 3.03 apart
Benjamin Moore Merlot Red (2006-10) and Sherwin-Williams Chinese Red (SW 0057) measure a delta-E of 3.03 apart. They sit within 0.6 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 49.3 and 47.7. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Chinese Red depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 11.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Merlot Red and Sherwin-Williams Chinese Red are delta-E 3.03 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Merlot Red and Sherwin-Williams Chinese Red is delta-E 3.03.
| Merlot Red | Chinese Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 2006-10 | SW 0057 |
| Hex | #9D3D2D | #9E3E33 |
| Light reflectance | 11.6 | 11.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 49.3 | 47.7 |
| Hue angle | 37.7° | 34.7° |
| Color family | red | red |