Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Warm Earth 290F-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fallen Leaves (SW 9114), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Fallen Leaves is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Fallen Leaves really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 19.48Behr is 20
- Hex
- #8F7659#927558 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fallen Leaves is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Portabello SW 6102ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Rustle VS 339ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Toasty SW 6095ΔE 3.04 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.