Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sandblast 180C-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Oleander (SW 6603), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Oleander is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Oleander really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 65.88Behr is 65
- Hex
- #F2CCC5#F5C9BF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Oleander is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jazz Age Coral SW 0058ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- Comical Coral SW 6876ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Bella Pink SW 6596ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.