Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pocket Watch N290-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Camelback (SW 6122), at ΔE 0.93 — indistinguishable.
Camelback is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.93 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Camelback really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.93indistinguishable
- LRV
- 42.28Behr is 41
- Hex
- #C5AA85#C2A781 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Camelback is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mushroom Cap VS 325ΔE 0.93 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Dromedary Camel SW 7694ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Cork Wedge SW 7539ΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.