Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sun Ray S-G-340
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gusto Gold (SW 6904), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Gusto Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Gusto Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 49.67Behr is 56
- Hex
- #F8AC1D#FFB219 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gusto Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Goldfinch SW 6905ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Goldenrod SW 6677ΔE 4.28 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
- Brittlebush SW 6684ΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points lower.