Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sunset Cloud PMD-31
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Oak Creek (SW 7718), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Oak Creek is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Oak Creek really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 30.8Behr is 32
- Hex
- #BB8D6B#BE916D in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Oak Creek is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tatami Tan SW 6116ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Caramelized SW 9186ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Eastlake Gold SW 0009ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.