Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Rich Cream 340A-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Lemon Chiffon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Lemon Chiffon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 79.3Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F5E5BC#FAEAC3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Chiffon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Full Moon SW 6679ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Lily SW 6693ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Daybreak SW 6700ΔE 2.71 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.