Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spiced Red QE-14
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sierra Redwood (SW 7598), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Sierra Redwood is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Sierra Redwood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 11.9Behr is 11
- Hex
- #924E3C#8B4C3D 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 Sierra Redwood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flower Pot SW 6334ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Cajun Red SW 0008ΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Spicy Hue SW 6342ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.