Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Terra Cotta Sun ECC-34-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Reddened Earth (SW 6053), at ΔE 3.02 — very close.
Reddened Earth is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.02 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 Reddened Earth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.02very close
- LRV
- 19.15Behr is 18
- Hex
- #9C6E63#9C675F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Reddened Earth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Foxy SW 6333ΔE 4.73 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Roycroft Adobe SW 0040ΔE 4.87 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Rose Brocade SW 0004ΔE 4.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Terra Cotta Sun ECC-34-3 matched across all 13 brands →