Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Praline S270-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Restrained Gold (SW 6129), at ΔE 1.62 — near-exact.
Restrained Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.62 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 Restrained Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.62near-exact
- LRV
- 46.57Behr is 46
- Hex
- #D2B084#D3AE85 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Restrained Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- New Colonial Yellow SW 2853ΔE 2.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Golden Gate SW 7679ΔE 2.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Stonebriar SW 7693ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.