Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Ruby Ring S-G-150
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Poinsettia (SW 6594), at ΔE 1.53 — near-exact.
Poinsettia is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.53 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 Poinsettia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.53near-exact
- LRV
- 10.26Behr is 11
- Hex
- #9D373C#A03D41 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Poinsettia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antique Red SW 7587ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Show Stopper SW 7588ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Radish SW 6861ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.