Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rich Walnut PMD-60
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rookwood Brown (SW 2806), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Rookwood Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Rookwood Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 13.6Behr is 13
- Hex
- #7F614A#7C5F4A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rookwood Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grounded SW 6089ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Caraïbe SW 9090ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Burnished Brandy SW 7523ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.