Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wild Rye ECC-53-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Outerbanks (SW 7534), at ΔE 0.78 — indistinguishable.
Outerbanks is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.78 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 Outerbanks really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.78indistinguishable
- LRV
- 38.65Behr is 38
- Hex
- #B7A48B#B5A38C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Outerbanks is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stone Lion SW 7507ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Prairie Grass SW 7546ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Tony Taupe SW 7038ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.