Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pompeian Red PPU1-08
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Toile Red (SW 0006), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Toile Red is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.38 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 Toile Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 12.28Behr is 12
- Hex
- #8B534E#91504F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Toile Red reads slightly darker than Pompeian Red in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Toile Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Bravado Red SW 6320ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Cordial SW 6306ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pompeian Red PPU1-08 matched across all 13 brands →