Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sand Dance S190-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Malted Milk (SW 6057), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Malted Milk is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Malted Milk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 61.56Behr is 61
- Hex
- #DECABD#E0C8B9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Malted Milk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beige SW 2859ΔE 2.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Townhouse Tan SW 7712ΔE 2.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Abalone Shell SW 6050ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.