Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sahara Shade 310D-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Torchlight (SW 6374), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Torchlight is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Torchlight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 47.94Behr is 46
- Hex
- #E5AE6B#E2AB60 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Torchlight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yarrow SW 6669ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Anjou Pear SW 6381ΔE 2.36 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Summer Day SW 6662ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.