Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Scribe MQ2-31
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Ionic Ivory (SW 6406), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Ionic Ivory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 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 Ionic Ivory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 73.69Behr is 71
- Hex
- #E7DFC5#E5DBC1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Ionic Ivory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chamomile SW 6399ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Restoration Ivory SW 6413ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Vital Yellow SW 6392ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.