Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tiger Stripe S-H-260
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Yam (SW 6643), at ΔE 1.85 — near-exact.
Yam is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.85 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 Yam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.85near-exact
- LRV
- 23.44Behr is 23
- Hex
- #C36F3E#BF6F39 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Yam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tigereye SW 6362ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Copper Pot SW 7709ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Rhumba Orange SW 6642ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tiger Stripe S-H-260 matched across all 13 brands →