Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Stone Brown 250F-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mexican Sand (SW 7519), at ΔE 2.65 — very close.
Mexican Sand is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.65 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 Mexican Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.65very close
- LRV
- 32.71Behr is 34
- Hex
- #AF9781#B79983 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mexican Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Canoe SW 7724ΔE 2.66 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sensational Sand SW 6094ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
- Dormer Brown SW 7521ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.