Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Salt Crystal QE-25
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cotton (SW 9581), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Cotton is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Cotton really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 83.14Behr is 85
- Hex
- #EEEBE1#F0EDE0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cotton is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Alabaster SW 7008ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Classic Light Buff SW 0050ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Dover White SW 6385ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.