Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Teatime PPU4-06
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mesa Tan (SW 7695), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Mesa Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Mesa Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 36.05Behr is 36
- Hex
- #BD9C77#BE9B79 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mesa Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lanyard SW 7680ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Wickerwork SW 0010ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Woven Wicker SW 9104ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.