Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Red Tomato 170B-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Red Tomato (SW 6607), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Red Tomato is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.11 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Tomato really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 14.35Behr is 13
- Hex
- #B24743#B1403A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Red Tomato is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Habanero Chile SW 7589ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Tanager SW 6601ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Real Red SW 6868ΔE 3.50 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.