Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sunburst PPU6-03
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Torchlight (SW 6374), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Torchlight is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Torchlight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 47.94Behr is 51
- Hex
- #E5AE6B#EDB36F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Torchlight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Papaya SW 6661ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Classical Gold SW 2831ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Surprise Amber SW 6654ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.