Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sanderling S220-3
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Pinky Beige (SW 0079), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Pinky Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Pinky Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 43.37Behr is 44
- Hex
- #C9AA98#C8AB96 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Pinky Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sensational Sand SW 6094ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- Beige Intenso SW 9096ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Familiar Beige SW 6093ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.