Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pumpkin Seed S260-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Colony Buff (SW 7723), at ΔE 0.85 — indistinguishable.
Colony Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.85 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 Colony Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.85indistinguishable
- LRV
- 58.72Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DDC6AB#E0C7AA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Colony Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Interactive Cream SW 6113ΔE 0.87 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Frilly VS 304ΔE 0.87 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Tres Naturale SW 9101ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.