Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Toffee Tart M250-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rookwood Amber (SW 2817), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Rookwood Amber is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Amber really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 28.93Behr is 30
- Hex
- #C08650#C08950 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Rookwood Amber is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tassel SW 6369ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Bosc Pear SW 6390ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Eastlake Gold SW 0009ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.