Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sesame Crunch 280D-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Copper Pot (SW 7709), at ΔE 3.44 — very close.
Copper Pot is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.44 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 Copper Pot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.44very close
- LRV
- 19.9Behr is 20
- Hex
- #B16A37#A86D37 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Copper Pot reads slightly lighter than Sesame Crunch in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Copper Pot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Saucy Gold SW 6370ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Gingery SW 6363ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Gallant Gold SW 6391ΔE 4.78 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sesame Crunch 280D-7 matched across all 13 brands →