Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sassy Grass P360-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gecko (SW 6719), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Gecko is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.61 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 Gecko really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 22.1Behr is 23
- Hex
- #7A8833#7A8C31 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gecko is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Paradise SW 6720ΔE 6.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Luau Green SW 6712ΔE 7.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
- Verdant SW 6713ΔE 7.74 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.