Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rich Taupe PMD-77
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Trusty Tan (SW 6087), at ΔE 1.53 — near-exact.
Trusty Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.53 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 Trusty Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.53near-exact
- LRV
- 36.58Behr is 35
- Hex
- #B59F8F#B39C89 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Trusty Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bread Pudding VS 341ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Mexican Sand SW 7519ΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Threshold Taupe SW 7501ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.