Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sugar Maple S230-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Oak Creek (SW 7718), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Oak Creek is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Oak Creek really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 30.8Behr is 31
- Hex
- #BB8D6B#B99072 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Oak Creek is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tatami Tan SW 6116ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Mellow Mauve SW 0039ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Yearling SW 7725ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.