Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Primitive Green MQ4-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wild Lime (SW 9668), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Wild Lime is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Wild Lime really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 71.93Behr is 66
- Hex
- #E3DEB3#DED6AC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wild Lime is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rice Paddy SW 6414ΔE 2.26 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Moonraker SW 6701ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.4 points higher.
- Celery SW 6421ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Primitive Green MQ4-40 matched across all 13 brands →