Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sweet Georgia Brown 280F-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nuthatch (SW 6088), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Nuthatch is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Nuthatch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 18.68Behr is 18
- Hex
- #8E725F#8B715A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nuthatch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Thatch Brown SW 6145ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Equestrian VS 366ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Tree Branch SW 7525ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Georgia Brown 280F-6 matched across all 13 brands →