Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rumba Orange M230-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rhumba Orange (SW 6642), at ΔE 1.85 — near-exact.
Rhumba Orange is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.85 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 Rhumba Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.85near-exact
- LRV
- 26.5Behr is 27
- Hex
- #CB7841#C77B42 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rhumba Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Amber Wave SW 6657ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Tigereye SW 6362ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Saucy Gold SW 6370ΔE 4.15 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.