Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Vintage Taupe 750A-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Angora (SW 6036), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Angora is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Angora really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 57.22Behr is 54
- Hex
- #D1C5BE#CDBFB9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Angora is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White Truffle SW 6029ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
- Unfussy Beige SW 6043ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
- Vaguely Mauve SW 6015ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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