Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Pure Earth PPU7-05
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sanderling (SW 7513), at ΔE 0.55 — indistinguishable.
Sanderling is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.55 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 Sanderling really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.55indistinguishable
- LRV
- 31.38Behr is 31
- Hex
- #A79582#A79480 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sanderling is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Colonial Revival Stone SW 2827ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Live Rock VS 358ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Utaupeia SW 9088ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.