Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Venetian Gold 370D-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Different Gold (SW 6396), at ΔE 3.33 — very close.
Different Gold is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.33 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Different Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.33very close
- LRV
- 32.05Behr is 30
- Hex
- #BC934D#B39142 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Different Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Escapade Gold SW 6403ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Crispy Gold SW 6699ΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Edgy Gold SW 6409ΔE 4.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Venetian Gold 370D-7 matched across all 13 brands →