Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sepia Filter T17-03
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536), at ΔE 0.39 — indistinguishable.
Bittersweet Stem is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.39 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 Bittersweet Stem really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.39indistinguishable
- LRV
- 47.84Behr is 48
- Hex
- #CBB49A#CBB499 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bittersweet Stem is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nomadic Desert SW 6107ΔE 1.07 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Wine Cork VS 340ΔE 1.07 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Quinoa SW 9102ΔE 1.26 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.