Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tostada S270-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is August Moon (SW 7687), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
August Moon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 August Moon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 60.37Behr is 57
- Hex
- #E7C7A0#E3C19C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if August Moon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Compatible Cream SW 6387ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Blonde SW 6128ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Dakota Wheat SW 9023ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.