Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Windsor Tan MQ2-26
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ramie (SW 6156), at ΔE 0.71 — indistinguishable.
Ramie is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.71 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 Ramie really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.71indistinguishable
- LRV
- 52.15Behr is 51
- Hex
- #CDBDA2#CABBA1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ramie is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Relaxed Khaki SW 6149ΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Llama VS 352ΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Downing Sand SW 2822ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.