Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pumpkin Cream PPU3-09
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tower Tan (SW 7704), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Tower Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Tower Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 49.76Behr is 53
- Hex
- #D5B59B#DBBA9D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tower Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Colonial Revival Tan SW 2828ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Bagel SW 6114ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Bleached Clay VS 309ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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