Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Squash Bisque M240-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Viva Gold (SW 6367), at ΔE 1.77 — near-exact.
Viva Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.77 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 Viva Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.77near-exact
- LRV
- 47.16Behr is 50
- Hex
- #E3AC72#E7B17C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Viva Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Surprise Amber SW 6654ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Sun Bleached Ochre SW 9011ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Gold Vessel SW 7677ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Squash Bisque M240-5 matched across all 13 brands →