Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sweet Curry M230-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tangerine (SW 6640), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
Tangerine is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 Tangerine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 49.85Behr is 46
- Hex
- #F2AC78#E8A773 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tangerine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sun Bleached Ochre SW 9011ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Adventure Orange SW 6655ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Harvest Gold SW 2858ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.