Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Prairie Rose M170-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Oleander (SW 6603), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Oleander is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Oleander really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 65.88Behr is 64
- Hex
- #F2CCC5#F2C8BE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Oleander is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Comical Coral SW 6876ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Jazz Age Coral SW 0058ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
- Bella Pink SW 6596ΔE 3.43 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.