Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Promenade 400F-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Frosted Fern (SW 9648), at ΔE 2.60 — very close.
Frosted Fern is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.60 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Frosted Fern really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.60very close
- LRV
- 38.03Behr is 36
- Hex
- #A7A796#A4A38C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Frosted Fern is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Clary Sage SW 6178ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Sea Frost VS 391ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Green Sprout SW 7728ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.