Behr → Sherwin-Williams
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.
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
See Behr Warm Pumpernickel HDC-FL15-05 matched across all 13 brands →