Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sweet Honey PMD-74
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Yarrow (SW 6669), at ΔE 1.14 — near-exact.
Yarrow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.14 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 Yarrow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.14near-exact
- LRV
- 48.2Behr is 51
- Hex
- #EBAD5E#F0B160 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Yarrow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olden Amber SW 9013ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Summer Day SW 6662ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Torchlight SW 6374ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.