Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Safari Vest PPU7-22
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sleepy Owlet (SW 9513), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Sleepy Owlet 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 Sleepy Owlet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 39.44Behr is 39
- Hex
- #B5A78D#B2A68F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sleepy Owlet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Prairie Grass SW 7546ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Universal Khaki SW 6150ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Case in Point VS 357ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.