Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sierra N240-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sands of Time (SW 6101), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Sands of Time is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Sands of Time really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 38.62Behr is 38
- Hex
- #BCA38B#BBA088 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sands of Time is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sediment VS 302ΔE 1.13 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Oak Barrel SW 7714ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Sensational Sand SW 6094ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.