Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Warm Brownie 180F-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fairfax Brown (SW 2856), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Fairfax Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Fairfax Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 7.19Behr is 7
- Hex
- #61463A#604840 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Fairfax Brown reads slightly darker than Warm Brownie in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fairfax Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Otter SW 6041ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Sable SW 6083ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Fishing Lodge VS 342ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.