Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sweet Tea S210-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tower Tan (SW 7704), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Tower Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Tower Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 49.76Behr is 48
- Hex
- #D5B59B#D3B29A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tower Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ginger Root SW 9095ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Tawny Tan SW 7713ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Colonial Revival Tan SW 2828ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.