Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rice Crackers S240-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Playa Arenosa (SW 9094), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
Playa Arenosa is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 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 Playa Arenosa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 59.56Behr is 62
- Hex
- #DCC7B3#E0CCB6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Playa Arenosa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tres Naturale SW 9101ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Fresco Cream SW 7719ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Pueblo SW 7711ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rice Crackers S240-2 matched across all 13 brands →