Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Squirrel's Nest HDC-FL13-9
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nettle (SW 9535), at ΔE 1.86 — near-exact.
Nettle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.86 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 Nettle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.86near-exact
- LRV
- 10.64Behr is 11
- Hex
- #665B44#665E48 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nettle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Garden Gate SW 6167ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Hidden Trail SW 9525ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Oak Leaf Brown SW 7054ΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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