Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Darkroom (SW 7083), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Darkroom is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.38 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Darkroom really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 4.99Behr is 6
- Hex
- #443E40#4B4242 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Darkroom is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plum Brown SW 6272ΔE 3.43 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Armory SW 9600ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Cracked Pepper SW 9580ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26 matched across all 13 brands →