ComparisonComparisonBehr N280-4 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7720, ΔE 3.86 apart
Behr Perfect Tan (N280-4) and Sherwin-Williams Deer Valley (SW 7720) measure a delta-E of 3.86 apart. Perfect Tan is 3.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 23.5 and 22.5. The undertones part company: Perfect Tan reads as a yellow at hue angle 75.1 degrees, Deer Valley as a orange at 68.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Deer Valley depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 40.2 rather than matching by name.
Behr Perfect Tan and Sherwin-Williams Deer Valley are delta-E 3.86 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Perfect Tan and Sherwin-Williams Deer Valley is delta-E 3.86.
Behr Perfect Tan is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Deer Valley by 3.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Perfect Tan | Deer Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | N280-4 | SW 7720 |
| Hex | #CBAC88 | #C7A485 |
| Light reflectance | 44.0 | 40.2 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 75.1° | 68.1° |
| Color family | tan | tan |