Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr River Mud PMD-102
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sandy Ridge (SW 7535), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Sandy Ridge is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Sandy Ridge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 28.15Behr is 27
- Hex
- #A18E77#A08B71 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sandy Ridge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sawdust SW 6158ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Savvy Tan VS 382ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Woodbridge SW 9618ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.