Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sandpoint 270E-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Caen Stone (SW 0028), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Caen Stone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Caen Stone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 66.38Behr is 64
- Hex
- #ECD0B1#EACDB0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Caen Stone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Creamery SW 6358ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Interactive Cream SW 6113ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Frilly VS 304ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.