Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spiced Butternut 310B-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Afternoon (SW 6675), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Afternoon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Afternoon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 64.6Behr is 67
- Hex
- #FBCB78#FFCB73 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Afternoon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- June Day SW 6682ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Golden Plumeria SW 9019ΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Pollen Powder SW 9014ΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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