Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sweet Mustard M260-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Golden Rule (SW 6383), at ΔE 0.70 — indistinguishable.
Golden Rule is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.70 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 Golden Rule really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.70indistinguishable
- LRV
- 33.76Behr is 35
- Hex
- #CC9249#CF934A in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Golden Rule is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honeycomb SW 6375ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Ceremonial Gold SW 6382ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Butternut SW 6389ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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