Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rice Curry MQ4-09
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Chamois (SW 6131), at ΔE 1.92 — near-exact.
Chamois is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.92 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 Chamois really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.92near-exact
- LRV
- 25.94Behr is 27
- Hex
- #AD8451#B2854A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Chamois is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nankeen SW 6397ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Butterscotch SW 6377ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Cut the Mustard SW 6384ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.