Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Winter Wheat PMD-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Coriander Powder (SW 9025), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Coriander Powder is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Coriander Powder really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 35.73Behr is 38
- Hex
- #BA9C75#BDA178 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Coriander Powder is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Empire Gold SW 0012ΔE 2.41 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Tarnished Treasure SW 9118ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sugared Almond SW 9537ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.