Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Willow Leaf QE-39
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Greenfield (SW 6439), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Greenfield is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Greenfield really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 15.06Behr is 15
- Hex
- #60724F#617154 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Greenfield is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cilantro SW 6453ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Oakmoss SW 6180ΔE 5.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Basil SW 6194ΔE 5.82 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.