Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sorrel Brown PMD-88
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wheat Penny (SW 7705), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Wheat Penny is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Wheat Penny really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 17.65Behr is 18
- Hex
- #976B53#9B6D51 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wheat Penny is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brandywine SW 7710ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Toasty SW 6095ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Antiquarian Brown SW 0045ΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.