Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Terra Sol QE-20
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Polvo de Oro (SW 9012), at ΔE 0.99 — indistinguishable.
Polvo de Oro is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.99 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 Polvo de Oro really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.99indistinguishable
- LRV
- 52.97Behr is 52
- Hex
- #E8B87F#E8B57B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Polvo de Oro is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Papaya SW 6661ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Surprise Amber SW 6654ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Classical Gold SW 2831ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.