Heritage Red vs Redwing

Heritage RedBenjamin MoorevsRedwingSherwin-WilliamsΔE 3.1Noticeable difference

Heritage Red is a Benjamin Moore color while Redwing comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 10 vs 7, Heritage Red will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Heritage Red's red character against Redwing's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Heritage Red
Benjamin Moore · HC-181
Hex#990A14
LRV10.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-181
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Redwing
Sherwin-Williams · 2909
Hex#98010D
LRV6.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2909
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Heritage Red vs Redwing Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heritage Red on one side and Redwing on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Heritage Red comparisons

See how Heritage Red stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Heritage Red
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Heritage Red
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Heritage Red
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Heritage Red reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Heritage Red
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Heritage Red
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Heritage Red
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Heritage Red
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Heritage Red
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Heritage Red
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Heritage Red
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Heritage Red
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Heritage Red
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Heritage Red
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Heritage Red reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Heritage Red
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Heritage Red
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Heritage Red reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Heritage Red
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Heritage Red
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Heritage Red
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Heritage Red
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Heritage Red
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Heritage Red reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Heritage Red
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Heritage Red
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Heritage Red
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Heritage Red
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Heritage Red reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Heritage Red
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Heritage Red
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Heritage Red
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Heritage Red
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Heritage Red
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Heritage Red
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter