Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Ripe Wheat 310E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Birdseye Maple (SW 2834), at ΔE 0.50 — indistinguishable.
Birdseye Maple is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.50 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 Birdseye Maple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.50indistinguishable
- LRV
- 58.38Behr is 58
- Hex
- #E4C495#E3C494 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Birdseye Maple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sequin SW 6394ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- White Raisin SW 7685ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Cupola Yellow SW 7692ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.