Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Stone Creek BXC-56
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cargo Pants (SW 7738), at ΔE 1.84 — near-exact.
Cargo Pants is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.84 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 Cargo Pants really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.84near-exact
- LRV
- 55.75Behr is 53
- Hex
- #CDC4AE#C7C0AE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cargo Pants is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Naturel SW 7542ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Simple Stone SW 9521ΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Jogging Path SW 7638ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.