Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Twig Basket 740D-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sawdust (SW 6158), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Sawdust is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Sawdust really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 25.99Behr is 28
- Hex
- #998970#9C8D75 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sawdust is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Savvy Tan VS 382ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Barro Verde SW 9123ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Sandy Ridge SW 7535ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.