Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pyramid Gold PPU6-04
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Classical Gold (SW 2831), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Classical Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Classical Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 53.45Behr is 51
- Hex
- #EBB875#E5B572 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Classical Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olden Amber SW 9013ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Torchlight SW 6374ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Polvo de Oro SW 9012ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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