Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Thorny Branch S-H-780
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nocturne (SW 9520), at ΔE 2.96 — very close.
Nocturne is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.96 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 Nocturne really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.96very close
- LRV
- 7.77Behr is 7
- Hex
- #544E42#4C4A41 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nocturne is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Urbane Bronze SW 7048ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Andiron SW 6174ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Roycroft Bronze Green SW 2846ΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thorny Branch S-H-780 matched across all 13 brands →