Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tilled Earth HDC-SP14-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rookwood Brown (SW 2806), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Rookwood Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 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 Rookwood Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 13.6Behr is 14
- Hex
- #7F614A#80624E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rookwood Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Caraïbe SW 9090ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Grounded SW 6089ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Burnished Brandy SW 7523ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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