Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Raffia Ribbon PPU7-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Safari (SW 7697), at ΔE 0.68 — indistinguishable.
Safari is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.68 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 Safari really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.68indistinguishable
- LRV
- 46.21Behr is 46
- Hex
- #CCB18B#CBB08C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Safari is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dromedary Camel SW 7694ΔE 1.06 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Whole Wheat SW 6121ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Camelback SW 6122ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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