Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Windsor 740B-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Chateau Brown (SW 7510), at ΔE 3.05 — very close.
Chateau Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.05 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Chateau Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.05very close
- LRV
- 7.61Behr is 9
- Hex
- #5B4B44#63534E in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Chateau Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rookwood Dark Brown SW 2808ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Metropolis SW 9575ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Sable SW 6083ΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.