Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Powder Sand 340C-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Paperwhite (SW 7105), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Paperwhite is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Paperwhite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 86.7Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F7EFDE#F7F1DD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Paperwhite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honied White SW 7106ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Restful White SW 7563ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.4 points lower.
- Roman Column SW 7562ΔE 2.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.