Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Refreshed ICC-92
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Glimmer (SW 6476), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Glimmer is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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 Glimmer really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 78.41Behr is 83
- Hex
- #E0E7E2#E2EDE9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Glimmer is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rainsong SW 9681ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
- Snowdrop SW 6511ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Blue Horizon SW 6497ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.