Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spiced Latte BNC-34
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nuthatch (SW 6088), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Nuthatch is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.58 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Nuthatch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 18.68Behr is 17
- Hex
- #8E725F#886C57 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nuthatch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tree Branch SW 7525ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Steady Brown SW 6110ΔE 3.27 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Quartersawn Oak SW 2836ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.