Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Seed Pearl M210-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cotton White (SW 7104), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Cotton White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Cotton White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 87.06Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F7EFE3#FAEFE4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cotton White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frost Bite SW 9505ΔE 2.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pale Pink SW 9696ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.2 points lower.
- Downy SW 7002ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.