Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Behr Safari Chic MQ2-20

Behr → Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Safari Chic MQ2-20

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Universal Khaki (SW 6150), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.

Safari ChicBehr · MQ2-20
Universal KhakiSherwin-Williams · SW 6150

Universal Khaki is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Universal Khaki really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
1.21near-exact
LRV
40.48Behr is 41
Hex
#B8A992#B7AA96 in Behr

Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Universal Khaki is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Case in Point VS 357ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
  • Portico SW 7548ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
  • Perfect Khaki SW 9612ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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