Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sheer Apricot M240-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Delicious Melon (SW 6653), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Delicious Melon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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 Delicious Melon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 63.05Behr is 63
- Hex
- #F5C894#F3C99D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Delicious Melon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Humble Gold SW 6380ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Avid Apricot SW 6639ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Belvedere Cream SW 0067ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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