Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tree Swing PPU7-02
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Timber Beam (SW 9540), at ΔE 3.44 — very close.
Timber Beam is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.44 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Timber Beam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.44very close
- LRV
- 12.83Behr is 13
- Hex
- #796040#726144 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Timber Beam reads slightly lighter than Tree Swing in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Timber Beam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Roycroft Brass SW 2843ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Eminent Bronze SW 6412ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Nettle SW 9535ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.