Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Zinfandel 660D-6
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wood Violet (SW 6557), at ΔE 3.91 — close.
Wood Violet is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.91 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 Wood Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.91close
- LRV
- 16.32Behr is 14
- Hex
- #7A6B85#76617C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wood Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plummy SW 6558ΔE 4.30 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Vigorous Violet SW 6838ΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Purple Passage SW 6551ΔE 6.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.