Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Whiskey Barrel N230-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tiki Hut (SW 7509), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Tiki Hut is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Tiki Hut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 16.93Behr is 17
- Hex
- #826F5E#85705F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tiki Hut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tree Branch SW 7525ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Nuthatch SW 6088ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Foothills SW 7514ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
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