Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sage Wisdom MQ6-27
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Clary Sage (SW 6178), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Clary Sage is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Clary Sage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 40.96Behr is 41
- Hex
- #ACAD97#AFAD96 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Clary Sage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sea Frost VS 391ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Sage SW 2860ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Svelte Sage SW 6164ΔE 2.06 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.