Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Wright Brown N140-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nutshell (SW 6040), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
Nutshell is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 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 Nutshell really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 14.42Behr is 13
- Hex
- #756761#71635E in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nutshell is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Browse Brown SW 6012ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Garret Gray SW 6075ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Boomerang VS 328ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.