Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sand Pearl PPU7-18
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Irish Cream (SW 7537), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Irish Cream 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 Irish Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 65.8Behr is 67
- Hex
- #E3D2B8#E7D4B6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Irish Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cottage Cream SW 7678ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Netsuke SW 6134ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Cake Mix VS 315ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.