Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rainforest Dew 390E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rice Paddy (SW 6414), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Rice Paddy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Rice Paddy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 66.16Behr is 70
- Hex
- #DFD4B0#E6DAB1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rice Paddy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moonraker SW 6701ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- Wild Lime SW 9668ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Lemon Chiffon SW 6686ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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