Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vintage Plum BIC-35
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Plum Dandy (SW 6284), at ΔE 3.71 — close.
Plum Dandy is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.71 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 Plum Dandy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.71close
- LRV
- 16.83Behr is 14
- Hex
- #8B6878#84616B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Plum Dandy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grape Harvest SW 6285ΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Alaea SW 7579ΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- River Rouge SW 6026ΔE 4.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.