Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Winter Sage BNC-16
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Worn Khaki (SW 9527), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Worn Khaki is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Worn Khaki really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 33.54Behr is 34
- Hex
- #A69C81#AA9D80 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Worn Khaki is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fenland SW 7544ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Herbal Wash SW 7739ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Dried Edamame SW 9122ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.