Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Timeless Ruby HDC-CL-01
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Kirsch Red (SW 6313), at ΔE 2.98 — very close.
Kirsch Red is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.98 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 Kirsch Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.98very close
- LRV
- 11.96Behr is 11
- Hex
- #974953#9A4149 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 Kirsch Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Valentine SW 6587ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Poinsettia SW 6594ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Antique Red SW 7587ΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Timeless Ruby HDC-CL-01 matched across all 13 brands →