Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rustic Tobacco N230-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Caraïbe (SW 9090), at ΔE 2.99 — very close.
Caraïbe is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.99 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Caraïbe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.99very close
- LRV
- 12.79Behr is 11
- Hex
- #785F4C#6E5949 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Caraïbe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coconut Husk SW 6111ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Homestead Brown SW 7515ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Grounded SW 6089ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rustic Tobacco N230-7 matched across all 13 brands →