Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Real Cork S280-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Farro (SW 9103), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Farro is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Farro really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 39.58Behr is 38
- Hex
- #C1A485#C1A17F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Farro is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mesa Tan SW 7695ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Deer Valley SW 7720ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Tamarind SW 7538ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.