Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Traditional Tan PPF-14
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ancient Marble (SW 6162), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Ancient Marble is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Ancient Marble really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 60.24Behr is 64
- Hex
- #D1CCB9#D6D2C0 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ancient Marble is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sedate Gray SW 6169ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Shaded Gray VS 369ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Liveable Green SW 6176ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Traditional Tan PPF-14 matched across all 13 brands →