Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Saffron Strands PPU6-02
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Ceremonial Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Ceremonial Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 39.4Behr is 37
- Hex
- #D69E59#D39952 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ceremonial Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honeycomb SW 6375ΔE 2.03 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Golden Rule SW 6383ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Butternut SW 6389ΔE 2.35 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Saffron Strands PPU6-02 matched across all 13 brands →