Redend Point → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Redend Point (SW 9081), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Redend Point
If you love Sherwin Williams Redend Point but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Redend Point (SW 9081) is a medium-dark beige with warm pink-beige undertones. SW's 2023 Color of the Year. A warm, earthy beige with blush-pink undertones. Named for the red clay headlands of the Welsh coast. More sophisticated than a plain beige, with a rosy warmth. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 30) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Redend Point and every Behr 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 Behr option is Sculptor Clay (PPU5-09) with a Delta E of 5.2, which is a "good match" level match. Sculptor Clay is browner. Redend Point has more pink. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Redend Point
Sculptor Clay is browner. Redend Point has more pink.
| Redend Point | Sculptor Clay | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 30 | 42 |
| Hex | #AD9B8E | #BAB1A5 |
| Undertone | Warm Pink-Beige | Warm Clay Taupe |
| Family | Beige | Taupe |
Undertone Comparison
Redend Point has warm pink-beige undertones. SW's 2023 Color of the Year. A warm, earthy beige with blush-pink undertones. Named for the red clay headlands of the Welsh coast. More sophisticated than a plain beige, with a rosy warmth.
Sculptor Clay has warm clay taupe undertones. A warm, earthy taupe with clay undertones. The color of natural sculptor's clay before firing. Organic and grounding, with real substance on the wall.
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. Redend Point's warm pink-beige quality may read differently than Sculptor Clay's warm clay taupe 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
Redend Point in Your Room
The pink-beige warmth is subtle and refined. In bright rooms, the rosy quality shows. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm, earthy neutral. A distinctive warm neutral.
Sculptor Clay in Your Room
The clay warmth is consistent and earthy. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm, natural mid-tone. In dim rooms, the warmth deepens into a cozy neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Redend Point has an LRV of 30, while Sculptor Clay has an LRV of 42. That means Sculptor Clay reflects more light. If you switch from Redend Point to Sculptor Clay, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Redend Point
Sherwin Williams recommends Redend Point for: bedroom, living room, dining room, bathroom, hallway. With an LRV of 30, this is a medium-dark 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.
Sculptor Clay is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, office, hallway. 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.
Redend Point in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Redend Point (SW 9081) is Sculptor Clay (PPU5-09) with a Delta E of 5.2, which rates as a "good match" match. Sculptor Clay is browner. Redend Point has more pink. 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. Redend Point is a Sherwin Williams color with warm pink-beige undertones and an LRV of 30. Sculptor Clay is a Behr color with warm clay taupe undertones and an LRV of 42. With a Delta E of 5.2, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 5.2, 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 Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.