Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Toasted Chestnut 240F-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Decorous Amber (SW 0007), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Decorous Amber is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Decorous Amber really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 22.14Behr is 22
- Hex
- #AC7559#A7775B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Decorous Amber is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spiced Cider SW 7702ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Smokey Topaz SW 6117ΔE 3.44 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Caramel Apple VS 314ΔE 3.44 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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