Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wild Horse S-G-770
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fairfax Brown (SW 2856), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Fairfax Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Fairfax Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 7.19Behr is 8
- Hex
- #61463A#634A40 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fairfax Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sable SW 6083ΔE 2.80 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Fishing Lodge VS 342ΔE 2.80 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dark Brown SW 7520ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.