Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Summer Heat S-H-220
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Pennywise (SW 6349), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Pennywise is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Pennywise really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 14.92Behr is 16
- Hex
- #A2583A#AA5939 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Pennywise is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Earthen Jug SW 7703ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Copper Mountain SW 6356ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Jalapeño SW 6629ΔE 3.85 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.