Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Prairie Poppy T12-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Foxy (SW 6333), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Foxy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Foxy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 16.99Behr is 18
- Hex
- #A85E53#AE5F55 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Foxy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Henna Shade SW 6326ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Wild Poppy SW 9694ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Roycroft Adobe SW 0040ΔE 3.28 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.