Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Relentless Olive (SW 6425), at ΔE 3.67 — close.
Relentless Olive is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.67 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 Relentless Olive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.67close
- LRV
- 15.74Behr is 14
- Hex
- #71713E#6B6B44 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Relentless Olive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oakmoss SW 6180ΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Basque Green SW 6426ΔE 4.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Garden Spot SW 6432ΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20 matched across all 13 brands →