Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sand Motif PPU4-13
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Croissant (SW 7716), at ΔE 0.51 — indistinguishable.
Croissant is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.51 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 Croissant really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.51indistinguishable
- LRV
- 58Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DBC5A7#DDC6A8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Croissant is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Buckram Binding SW 0036ΔE 0.87 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Toasted Pine Nut SW 7696ΔE 0.97 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Colony Buff SW 7723ΔE 1.11 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.