Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wild Bamboo 350D-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Colonial Yellow (SW 0030), at ΔE 2.73 — very close.
Colonial Yellow is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.73 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 Colonial Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.73very close
- LRV
- 59.38Behr is 58
- Hex
- #EFC488#EAC37E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Colonial Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White Raisin SW 7685ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Afterglow SW 6667ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points higher.
- Sun Salutation SW 9664ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 points higher.