Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smokey Topaz 260F-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Smokey Topaz (SW 6117), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Smokey Topaz is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Smokey Topaz really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 22.42Behr is 23
- Hex
- #A57955#A57B5B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Smokey Topaz is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Caramel Apple VS 314ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Almond Roca SW 9105ΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Cardboard SW 6124ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.