Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Timeless Copper S200-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wheat Penny (SW 7705), at ΔE 1.66 — near-exact.
Wheat Penny is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.66 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 Wheat Penny really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.66near-exact
- LRV
- 17.65Behr is 18
- Hex
- #976B53#976D59 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wheat Penny is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tanbark SW 6061ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Red Night VS 326ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Toasty SW 6095ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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