Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Seaside Sand 740C-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Medici Ivory (SW 7558), at ΔE 0.48 — indistinguishable.
Medici Ivory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.48 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 Medici Ivory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.48indistinguishable
- LRV
- 82.02Behr is 82
- Hex
- #F3E9D7#F2E9D7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Medici Ivory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer White SW 7557ΔE 0.88 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Honied White SW 7106ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Paperwhite SW 7105ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.