Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rye 310F-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Golden Fleece (SW 6388), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Golden Fleece is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Golden Fleece really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 45.61Behr is 45
- Hex
- #D6AD78#D1AE7B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Golden Fleece is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Downing Straw SW 2813ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Restrained Gold SW 6129ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Tarnished Trumpet SW 9026ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.