Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Warm Muffin 330D-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dakota Wheat (SW 9023), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Dakota Wheat is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Dakota Wheat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 54.2Behr is 55
- Hex
- #E1BD8E#E1BE8B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dakota Wheat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White Raisin SW 7685ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Cupola Yellow SW 7692ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Sequin SW 6394ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.