Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spring Wheat MQ2-30
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Stone Guardians (SW 9531), at ΔE 1.57 — near-exact.
Stone Guardians is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.57 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 Stone Guardians really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.57near-exact
- LRV
- 50.06Behr is 48
- Hex
- #CABA97#C9B693 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Stone Guardians is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ecru SW 6135ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Crewel Tan SW 0011ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Tumblin' Tumbleweed SW 9120ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.