Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sable Brown 240F-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wheat Penny (SW 7705), at ΔE 0.85 — indistinguishable.
Wheat Penny is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.85 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 Wheat Penny really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.85indistinguishable
- LRV
- 17.65Behr is 17
- Hex
- #976B53#946A52 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wheat Penny is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antiquarian Brown SW 0045ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Toasty SW 6095ΔE 3.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Tanbark SW 6061ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.