Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Warm Embrace 730B-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Renwick Heather (SW 2818), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
Renwick Heather is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.44 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 Renwick Heather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 21.48Behr is 23
- Hex
- #8B7D7B#93817E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Renwick Heather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Poised Taupe SW 6039ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Guesswork VS 318ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Enigma SW 6018ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.