Aged Beige → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Aged Beige (PPU5-08), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Aged Beige
If you love Behr Aged Beige but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Aged Beige (PPU5-08) is a medium beige with warm aged beige undertones. A warm, rich beige. Deeper than Silver Drop. Earthy and grounding. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 49) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Aged Beige and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Balanced Beige (SW 7037) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Balanced Beige is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Aged Beige
Balanced Beige is close.
| Aged Beige | Balanced Beige | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 49 | 46 |
| Hex | #C4B8A9 | #C0B5A8 |
| Undertone | Warm Aged Beige | Warm Balanced Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Aged Beige has warm aged beige undertones. A warm, rich beige. Deeper than Silver Drop. Earthy and grounding.
Balanced Beige has warm balanced beige undertones. A medium warm beige. Deeper than Accessible Beige with a well-balanced warm quality.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Aged Beige in Your Room
Warm and earthy. Good depth without being dark.
Balanced Beige in Your Room
Reads as a warm, substantial beige. The balance keeps it from leaning too yellow or too gray.
LRV and Brightness
Aged Beige has an LRV of 49, while Balanced Beige has an LRV of 46. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Aged Beige
Behr recommends Aged Beige for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway. With an LRV of 49, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Balanced Beige is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Balanced Beige in the same rooms you planned for Aged Beige.
Aged Beige in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Aged Beige (PPU5-08) is Balanced Beige (SW 7037) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Balanced Beige is close. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Aged Beige is a Behr color with warm aged beige undertones and an LRV of 49. Balanced Beige is a Sherwin Williams color with warm balanced beige undertones and an LRV of 46. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.