Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soft Chamois PPU4-04
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Craftsman Brown (SW 2835), at ΔE 1.09 — near-exact.
Craftsman Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.09 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 Craftsman Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.09near-exact
- LRV
- 30.98Behr is 31
- Hex
- #AE9278#AD927B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Craftsman Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dormer Brown SW 7521ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Nearly Brown SW 9093ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Mexican Sand SW 7519ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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