Cellini Gold → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Cellini Gold (HDC-CL-18), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Cellini Gold
If you love Behr Cellini Gold 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.
Cellini Gold (HDC-CL-18) is a medium beige with warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige inspired by the Renaissance sculptor. Rich and earthy with a warm gold quality that elevates rooms beyond basic beige. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 52) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Cellini Gold 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 Canvas Tan (SW 7531) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Canvas Tan is close. Both are warm golden beiges. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Cellini Gold
Canvas Tan is close. Both are warm golden beiges.
| Cellini Gold | Canvas Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 52 | 59 |
| Hex | #CABDA8 | #D1C7B7 |
| Undertone | Warm Golden Beige | Warm Sandy Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Cellini Gold has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige inspired by the Renaissance sculptor. Rich and earthy with a warm gold quality that elevates rooms beyond basic beige.
Canvas Tan has warm sandy beige undertones. A warm, sandy beige. Less gray than Accessible Beige, more golden. A classic warm neutral.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Cellini Gold's warm golden beige quality may read differently than Canvas Tan's warm sandy beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Cellini Gold in Your Room
The golden warmth is rich and appealing. In south-facing rooms, it glows. In north-facing rooms, it adds welcome warmth. A beige with character.
Canvas Tan in Your Room
Consistently warm and sandy. A reliable, crowd-pleasing beige.
LRV and Brightness
Cellini Gold has an LRV of 52, while Canvas Tan has an LRV of 59. That means Canvas Tan reflects more light. If you switch from Cellini Gold to Canvas Tan, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Cellini Gold
Behr recommends Cellini Gold for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, study. With an LRV of 52, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Canvas Tan is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Cellini Gold in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Cellini Gold (HDC-CL-18) is Canvas Tan (SW 7531) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Canvas Tan is close. Both are warm golden beiges. 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. Cellini Gold is a Behr color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 52. Canvas Tan is a Sherwin Williams color with warm sandy beige undertones and an LRV of 59. With a Delta E of 4, 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 4, 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.