Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Summerwood S290-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ligonier Tan (SW 7717), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Ligonier Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Ligonier Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 47.27Behr is 48
- Hex
- #D2B18F#D4B28B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ligonier Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Restrained Gold SW 6129ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Bagel SW 6114ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Bleached Clay VS 309ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.