Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Tuscan Beige PWN-62
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552), at ΔE 0.85 — indistinguishable.
Bauhaus Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.85 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 Bauhaus Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.85indistinguishable
- LRV
- 72.06Behr is 73
- Hex
- #E7DBCC#E7DCCF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Bauhaus Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Reliable White SW 6091ΔE 0.96 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Moderate White SW 6140ΔE 0.98 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Divine White SW 6105ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.