Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soft Wheat BXC-40
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Row House Tan (SW 7689), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Row House Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Row House Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 51.56Behr is 53
- Hex
- #D2BB9D#D9BD9C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Row House Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Quinoa SW 9102ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Colonial Revival Tan SW 2828ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Buckram Binding SW 0036ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.