Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Polka Dot Skirt P280-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is La Luna Amarilla (SW 9016), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
La Luna Amarilla is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 La Luna Amarilla really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 76.2Behr is 78
- Hex
- #FDDFA0#FDE2A0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if La Luna Amarilla is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Solé SW 6896ΔE 1.61 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Sunny Veranda SW 9017ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Butter Up SW 6681ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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