Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Syrup MQ2-02
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Yearling (SW 7725), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Yearling is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Yearling really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 27.75Behr is 28
- Hex
- #AD896A#B18867 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Yearling is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oak Creek SW 7718ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Tatami Tan SW 6116ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Almond Roca SW 9105ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.