Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Ranch Tan QE-28
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Barcelona Beige (SW 7530), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Barcelona Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Barcelona Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 46.54Behr is 49
- Hex
- #C4B39C#C8B7A1 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Barcelona Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Windsor Greige SW 7528ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Pavilion Beige SW 7512ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Downing Sand SW 2822ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.