Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Radiance MQ4-07
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bosc Pear (SW 6390), at ΔE 1.82 — near-exact.
Bosc Pear is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.82 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 Bosc Pear really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.82near-exact
- LRV
- 31.78Behr is 31
- Hex
- #C09056#BB9157 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bosc Pear is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mannered Gold SW 6130ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Different Gold SW 6396ΔE 2.76 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Rustic City SW 7699ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.