Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rio Rust S190-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wheat Penny (SW 7705), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Wheat Penny is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.15 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Wheat Penny really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 17.65Behr is 17
- Hex
- #976B53#926956 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wheat Penny is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tanbark SW 6061ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Red Night VS 326ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Quartersawn Oak SW 2836ΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.