Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pink Quartz S160-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Gracious Rose (SW 6317), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Gracious Rose is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Gracious Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 53.24Behr is 52
- Hex
- #E3B7B1#DFB7AE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Gracious Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mellow Coral SW 6324ΔE 2.06 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Rachel Pink SW 0026ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Smoky Salmon SW 6331ΔE 2.49 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.