Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Suede Beige MQ3-38
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lightweight Beige (SW 6092), at ΔE 0.94 — indistinguishable.
Lightweight Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.94 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 Lightweight Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.94indistinguishable
- LRV
- 59.46Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DAC8B8#D9C7B9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lightweight Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Simplify Beige SW 6085ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Malted Milk SW 6057ΔE 1.43 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Touch of Sand SW 9085ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.