Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Well Bred Brown MQ2-05
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Dark Brown (SW 7520), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Dark Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Dark Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 9.31Behr is 10
- Hex
- #6A5143#6B5446 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Dark Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rookwood Medium Brown SW 2807ΔE 2.13 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Brevity Brown SW 6068ΔE 3.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Smooth Bark VS 336ΔE 3.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Well Bred Brown MQ2-05 matched across all 13 brands →