Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vintage Charm N160-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Doeskin (SW 6044), at ΔE 1.95 — near-exact.
Doeskin is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.95 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 Doeskin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.95near-exact
- LRV
- 47.11Behr is 46
- Hex
- #C6B3A9#C7B0A7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Doeskin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sashay Sand SW 6051ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Insightful Rose SW 6023ΔE 2.30 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Artistic Taupe SW 6030ΔE 2.30 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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