Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Stunning Gold M240-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bakelite Gold (SW 6368), at ΔE 0.62 — indistinguishable.
Bakelite Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.62 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 Bakelite Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.62indistinguishable
- LRV
- 38.13Behr is 39
- Hex
- #D7995D#DA9A5D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bakelite Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honeycomb SW 6375ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Harvest Gold SW 2858ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Adventure Orange SW 6655ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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