Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Solid Gold M280-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Butternut (SW 6389), at ΔE 0.87 — indistinguishable.
Butternut is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.87 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 Butternut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.87indistinguishable
- LRV
- 37.07Behr is 37
- Hex
- #CC9B5C#C99B5F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Butternut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mannered Gold SW 6130ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Ceremonial Gold SW 6382ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Bosc Pear SW 6390ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.