Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tawny Port S-G-730
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Aurora Brown (SW 2837), at ΔE 2.93 — very close.
Aurora Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.93 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 Aurora Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.93very close
- LRV
- 7.22Behr is 7
- Hex
- #6A4238#66443F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Aurora Brown reads slightly darker than Tawny Port in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Aurora Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carriage Door SW 7594ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Vintage Leather SW 6062ΔE 3.88 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Cordovan SW 6027ΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.