Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Salt Glaze PPU12-11
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Sea Salt (SW 6204), at ΔE 1.07 — near-exact.
Sea Salt is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.07 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 Sea Salt really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.07near-exact
- LRV
- 63.23Behr is 65
- Hex
- #CDD2CA#CFD4CE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Sea Salt is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moorstone SW 9630ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Pine Frost SW 9656ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Silverpointe SW 7653ΔE 1.87 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.