Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tropical Tan PWL-84
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Whole Wheat (SW 6121), at ΔE 0.61 — indistinguishable.
Whole Wheat is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.61 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 Whole Wheat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.61indistinguishable
- LRV
- 48.07Behr is 47
- Hex
- #CDB592#CBB391 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Whole Wheat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Safari SW 7697ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Lamb's Wool SW 9536ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Harmonic Tan SW 6136ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.