Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Behr Warm Pumpernickel HDC-FL15-05

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Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Warm Pumpernickel HDC-FL15-05

The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.

Warm PumpernickelBehr · HDC-FL15-05
Rookwood Dark BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 2808

Rookwood Dark Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Rookwood Dark Brown really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.05very close
LRV
8.09Behr is 8
Hex
#5F4D43#5C4E44 in Behr

Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.

Other Sherwin-Williams options

Worth knowing if Rookwood Dark Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Tea Leaf SW 9604ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
  • Chateau Brown SW 7510ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
  • Sable SW 6083ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.

Matches in every other brand

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