Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Secret Blush T15-7
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wallflower (SW 6281), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Wallflower is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Wallflower really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 64.48Behr is 67
- Hex
- #DBCFD4#E1D2D5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wallflower is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rosebud SW 6288ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Demure SW 6295ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Cotton Candy SW 9692ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.4 points higher.