Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Regal 760A-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Classic Sand (SW 0056), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Classic Sand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Classic Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 53.2Behr is 57
- Hex
- #D6BCAA#DAC2B3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Classic Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Malted Milk SW 6057ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Beige SW 2859ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Townhouse Tan SW 7712ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.