Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smoke Bush Rose S170-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Hushed Auburn (SW 9080), at ΔE 2.96 — very close.
Hushed Auburn is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.96 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 Hushed Auburn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.96very close
- LRV
- 26.38Behr is 26
- Hex
- #A8857A#AD8177 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Hushed Auburn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Salon Rose SW 0061ΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Roycroft Rose SW 0034ΔE 5.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points higher.
- Moroccan Spice SW 6060ΔE 5.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoke Bush Rose S170-5 matched across all 13 brands →