Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Behr Summer In The City MQ2-16

Behr → Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Summer In The City MQ2-16

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Butternut (SW 6389), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.

Summer In The CityBehr · MQ2-16
ButternutSherwin-Williams · SW 6389

Butternut is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.17 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.

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 Butternut really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.17very close
LRV
37.07Behr is 40
Hex
#CC9B5C#CDA168 in Behr

The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Butternut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Vintage Gold SW 9024ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
  • Empire Gold SW 0012ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
  • Mannered Gold SW 6130ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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