Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Plantain Chips M290-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Alchemy (SW 6395), at ΔE 3.00 — very close.
Alchemy is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.00 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Behr to Sherwin-Williams 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 Alchemy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.00very close
- LRV
- 37.55Behr is 42
- Hex
- #C99E53#D6A550 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Alchemy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kingdom Gold SW 6698ΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Glitzy Gold SW 6691ΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Gambol Gold SW 6690ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Plantain Chips M290-6 matched across all 13 brands →