Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Yellow Gold 360D-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Nugget (SW 6697), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Nugget is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Nugget really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 46.42Behr is 50
- Hex
- #DBB04A#E2B64E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Nugget is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gambol Gold SW 6690ΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Overjoy SW 6689ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.
- Bee SW 6683ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.