Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Powdered Gold S300-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ivoire (SW 6127), at ΔE 1.02 — near-exact.
Ivoire is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.02 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 Ivoire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.02near-exact
- LRV
- 63.92Behr is 67
- Hex
- #E4CEAC#E8D2B1 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ivoire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Travertine SW 7722ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Sundew SW 7688ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Concord Buff SW 7684ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Powdered Gold S300-2 matched across all 13 brands →