Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sienna Dust PPU3-08
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Colony Buff (SW 7723), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Colony Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Colony Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 58.72Behr is 58
- Hex
- #DDC6AB#DCC4AC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Colony Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fresco Cream SW 7719ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Playa Arenosa SW 9094ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Tres Naturale SW 9101ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.