Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wild Mustang N240-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nuthatch (SW 6088), at ΔE 0.94 — indistinguishable.
Nuthatch is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.94 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 Nuthatch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.94indistinguishable
- LRV
- 18.68Behr is 18
- Hex
- #8E725F#8F715C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nuthatch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Toasty SW 6095ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Tree Branch SW 7525ΔE 2.70 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Llama Wool SW 9089ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.