Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spanish Chestnut N160-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Hot Cocoa (SW 6047), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Hot Cocoa is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Hot Cocoa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 14Behr is 13
- Hex
- #806257#7F5F52 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Hot Cocoa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bitter Sweet VS 321ΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tanbark SW 6061ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Red Night VS 326ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spanish Chestnut N160-6 matched across all 13 brands →