Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pottery Red 160D-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wild Poppy (SW 9694), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Wild Poppy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Wild Poppy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 18.33Behr is 18
- Hex
- #B85B57#B05D59 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wild Poppy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Foxy SW 6333ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Henna Shade SW 6326ΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Reddish SW 6319ΔE 3.96 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.