Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Powdery Mist 650C-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Elation (SW 6827), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Elation is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Elation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 72.32Behr is 76
- Hex
- #DFDCE5#E4E0EB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Elation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Inspired Lilac SW 6820ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Spangle SW 6834ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Lite Lavender SW 6554ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.