Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr True Walnut BXC-73
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Mocha (SW 6067), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Mocha is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Mocha really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 21.4Behr is 21
- Hex
- #967A6A#967A67 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Mocha is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soho VS 316ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Llama Wool SW 9089ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Down Home SW 6081ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.