Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wild Thing T11-10
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cordovan (SW 6027), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Cordovan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 Cordovan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 6.11Behr is 7
- Hex
- #5F3D3F#654243 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cordovan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Maroon SW 0072ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Carriage Door SW 7594ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Sommelier SW 7595ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.