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.
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.