Short answer. The closest widely recommended Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sherwin-Williams Redend Point (SW 9081, LRV about 30) is Benjamin Moore Cougar Brown 2106-40, approximate LRV 27. It sits in the same rosy clay family and reads just a hair deeper, an LRV gap of about 3 points.
Want a lighter version? Benjamin Moore Baywood Brown 1234, approximate LRV 34, is the same mauve-brown a step up. On the Behr side, the closest depth match is Behr Caramel Cream MQ1-59, approximate LRV 31, though it leans a touch warmer and more orange than Redend Point.
Every delta here is small, but no cross-brand match is exact and no brand publishes official equivalents. The only way to be sure is to test the match on your own wall, in your own light.
Redend Point was Sherwin-Williams' 2023 Color of the Year, a muted mauve-terracotta neutral that behaves like a warm greige with a rosy, clay-pink cast. If your painter or supplier carries Benjamin Moore or Behr instead, you need the nearest cross-brand color rather than the SW code. No paint company publishes an official equivalent to a competitor, so what follows are the closest widely recommended matches, each with a numeric LRV and undertone delta. Think of a match as a starting point that is close enough to sample with confidence, not a guarantee of an identical wall. Because Redend Point sits right in the mid range at an LRV near 30, the real challenge is finding a competitor color that holds both that depth and its rosy clay undertone at the same time. Plenty of colors nail one and miss the other. For the method behind this, see how cross-brand paint matching works.
The closest matches, side by side
| Color | Brand and code | Approx LRV | Undertone vs Redend Point | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redend Point (reference) | Sherwin-Williams SW 9081 | 30 | Rosy clay, mauve-terracotta neutral (the baseline) | The color you are matching |
| Cougar Brown | Benjamin Moore 2106-40 | ~27 | Same rosy-clay family, about 3 LRV points deeper | Closest widely recommended BM match |
| Baywood Brown | Benjamin Moore 1234 | ~34 | Same mauve-brown, about 4 LRV points lighter | Best BM pick if Cougar Brown reads too deep |
| Caramel Cream | Behr MQ1-59 | ~31 | Close in depth, but warmer and slightly more orange | Closest Behr depth; watch the extra warmth |
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LRV values are approximate and rounded; the Benjamin Moore and Behr figures are close estimates, not manufacturer-published equivalents. Any hex or RGB you see for these colors is a digital rendering that shifts with your screen and lighting. A physical paint chip, viewed in your own room, is the only authoritative reference.
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Why there is no exact Redend Point equivalent
Each brand mixes color from its own base and colorant system, so two swatches can share an LRV and still part ways in undertone. Redend Point is a specific balance of pink, brown, and gray, and that balance is what makes it read as a rosy clay rather than a plain taupe. Benjamin Moore's clay-toned neutrals tend to bracket it rather than land on it: Cougar Brown carries the right rosy warmth but sits a step deeper, while Baywood Brown holds the hue and lifts the value. Behr's Caramel Cream matches the depth almost exactly yet pushes the warmth toward orange, which reads as a slightly sunnier, less mauve version of the same idea.
If you want to keep Redend Point's rosy cast on the Behr side and can accept a hair less depth, Behr Spiced Brandy S190-4 is worth sampling alongside Caramel Cream. On the Benjamin Moore side, Gaucho Brown 2096-40 is a richer, more saturated cousin if you like Redend Point but wish it had a little more presence. None of these is a clone, which is exactly why a real chip matters more than any code.
There is one more reason codes alone fall short: the same color drifts under different conditions. A warm bulb or a west-facing afternoon pulls any of these matches toward peach and can make Caramel Cream look noticeably more orange, while cool north light and a flat finish push them grayer and can make Cougar Brown feel closer to Redend Point than the numbers suggest. Sheen plays a part too, since a satin or semi-gloss reflects more light and effectively raises the perceived LRV by a point or two. That is how a three point gap on paper can quietly vanish, or double, once the color is on your actual wall.
When the Benjamin Moore match works (and when to stay Sherwin-Williams)
Which Benjamin Moore pick wins depends on your room, not just the chip. Redend Point's deltas are small, so the right answer shifts with your light, your wall size, and whatever the color sits next to. Here is how to choose.
- Go Benjamin Moore Cougar Brown when your painter already stocks BM and your room gets strong natural light, which lifts the slightly deeper value back toward Redend Point.
- Go Benjamin Moore Baywood Brown in low-light rooms, north-facing spaces, or on large walls where Cougar Brown could feel heavy and you want the airier side of the color.
- Stay with Sherwin-Williams Redend Point when you are matching existing trim, cabinets, or a fixed element already painted in SW 9081, or when the exact rosy-clay balance is the whole point of the room. To judge that balance first, review Redend Point undertones and best rooms.
- Sample before you commit either way. The differences here are a few LRV points and a touch of warmth, which is precisely the range where lighting flips the winner. This guide on how to compare paint colors walks through doing it side by side.
Related matches
Matching another popular Sherwin-Williams neutral across brands? See the closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Requisite Gray for a true greige, and the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Drift of Mist for a light, airy off-white. Both use the same LRV-plus-undertone method as this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Redend Point?
Benjamin Moore Cougar Brown 2106-40 is the closest widely recommended match. It shares Redend Point's rosy clay undertone and sits about 3 LRV points deeper (roughly 27 versus 30). If that reads too dark in your light, Baywood Brown 1234 is the same color a step lighter. Neither is an official equivalent, so test a sample on your wall.
Is there a Behr version of Redend Point?
The closest Behr match by depth is Caramel Cream MQ1-59 at an approximate LRV of 31, very near Redend Point's 30. The trade-off is undertone: Caramel Cream leans warmer and slightly more orange, so it loses a little of the mauve. Behr Spiced Brandy S190-4 keeps more of the rosy cast if you prefer that. Sample both.
What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Redend Point?
Sherwin-Williams publishes Redend Point SW 9081 at an LRV of about 30 (29.75). That puts it in the mid range: light enough to feel soft and warm, deep enough to hold color on a full wall. Any Benjamin Moore or Behr match should land within a few points of 30 to feel like the same depth.
Are cross-brand paint equivalents ever exact?
No. No manufacturer publishes official equivalents to a competitor's color, and each brand uses its own bases and colorants, so a match can share an LRV yet differ in undertone. Treat every equivalent as the closest available starting point, then confirm it with a physical chip or a peel-and-stick sample in your own room.
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