Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Traditional Leather ICC-81
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Brevity Brown (SW 6068), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Brevity Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Brevity Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 9.96Behr is 9
- Hex
- #715243#6F4F3E 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 Brevity Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smooth Bark VS 336ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Rookwood Medium Brown SW 2807ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Dark Brown SW 7520ΔE 2.69 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Traditional Leather ICC-81 matched across all 13 brands →