Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pink Water 160E-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Breathless (SW 6022), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Breathless is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.14 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Breathless really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 56.69Behr is 62
- Hex
- #D6C2BE#E0C9C4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Breathless is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Shadow SW 0070ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Innocence SW 6302ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Rosy Outlook SW 6316ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.