Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tropical Blooms BIC-17
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Persimmon (SW 6339), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Persimmon 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 Persimmon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 38.72Behr is 38
- Hex
- #D9987C#D7967E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Persimmon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sockeye SW 6619ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Coral Island SW 6332ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Fame Orange SW 6346ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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