Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is River Rouge (SW 6026), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
River Rouge is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 River Rouge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 11.87Behr is 13
- Hex
- #76595D#7C5B65 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if River Rouge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grape Harvest SW 6285ΔE 3.48 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Alaea SW 7579ΔE 4.09 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Aged Wine SW 6299ΔE 5.49 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84 matched across all 13 brands →