Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr So Merlot PPU1-15
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Aged Wine (SW 6299), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Aged Wine is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Aged Wine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 12.49Behr is 12
- Hex
- #895460#84525A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Aged Wine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cordial SW 6306ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Alaea SW 7579ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Berry Bush SW 6292ΔE 4.35 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.