Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Treemoss QE-32
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Oak Leaf Brown (SW 7054), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Oak Leaf Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Oak Leaf Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 10.46Behr is 10
- Hex
- #645A4B#615746 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Oak Leaf Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Prospect SW 9615ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Muddled Basil SW 7745ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Best Bronze SW 6160ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.