Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Goldfinch (SW 6905), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Goldfinch is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.25 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Goldfinch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 54.76Behr is 55
- Hex
- #FDB702#F7B930 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Goldfinch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bee SW 6683ΔE 3.79 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Butterfield SW 6676ΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Rayo de Sol SW 9020ΔE 4.28 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A matched across all 13 brands →