Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spanish Leather 300D-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Olde World Gold (SW 7700), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Olde World Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Olde World Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 16.91Behr is 16
- Hex
- #8F6C3E#8E6A3F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Olde World Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Relic Bronze SW 6132ΔE 1.27 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- El Caramelo SW 9106ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Craft Paper SW 6125ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
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