Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rodeo Tan N240-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nearly Brown (SW 9093), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Nearly Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Nearly Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 29.12Behr is 28
- Hex
- #A88E76#A78B74 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nearly Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Double Latte SW 9108ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chocolate Powder SW 9082ΔE 2.35 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Iced Mocha SW 9092ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.