Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Red Brick S-H-170
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Red Barn (SW 7591), at ΔE 1.77 — near-exact.
Red Barn is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.77 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 Red Barn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.77near-exact
- LRV
- 8.86Behr is 10
- Hex
- #7C453D#834841 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Red Barn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Toile Red SW 0006ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Flower Pot SW 6334ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Rembrandt Ruby SW 0033ΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.