Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shadow Wood ECC-12-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tea Leaf (SW 9604), at ΔE 2.37 — very close.
Tea Leaf is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.37 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 Tea Leaf really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.37very close
- LRV
- 9.22Behr is 9
- Hex
- #625346#5E534A in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tea Leaf is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Prospect SW 9615ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Tungsten SW 9515ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Prelude SW 9620ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Shadow Wood ECC-12-3 matched across all 13 brands →