Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Red Coral PPU1-05A
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Coral Clay (SW 9005), at ΔE 1.86 — near-exact.
Coral Clay is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.86 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 Coral Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.86near-exact
- LRV
- 26Behr is 25
- Hex
- #BF796E#C37469 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Coral Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Full Bloom SW 9700ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Rojo Dust SW 9006ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Coral Rose SW 9004ΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.