Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Toasted Wheat 280E-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tawny Tan (SW 7713), at ΔE 0.82 — indistinguishable.
Tawny Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.82 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 Tawny Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.82indistinguishable
- LRV
- 47.2Behr is 45
- Hex
- #CCB299#C9AF96 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tawny Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Practical Beige SW 6100ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Beach House SW 7518ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Nomadic Desert SW 6107ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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