Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Slender Reed S290-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is August Moon (SW 7687), at ΔE 1.96 — near-exact.
August Moon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.96 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 August Moon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.96near-exact
- LRV
- 60.37Behr is 57
- Hex
- #E7C7A0#DEC29F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if August Moon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Toasted Pine Nut SW 7696ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Croissant SW 7716ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Buckram Binding SW 0036ΔE 2.33 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.