Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Plum Orbit T13-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Plum Brown (SW 6272), at ΔE 2.64 — very close.
Plum Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.64 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 Plum Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.64very close
- LRV
- 6.02Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4E4247#4E414B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Plum Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Quixotic Plum SW 6265ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Bitter Chocolate SW 6013ΔE 5.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Darkroom SW 7083ΔE 6.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.