Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Seedling PPU9-09
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Koi Pond (SW 7727), at ΔE 1.01 — near-exact.
Koi Pond is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.01 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 Koi Pond really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.01near-exact
- LRV
- 44.27Behr is 45
- Hex
- #B9B292#B8B395 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Koi Pond is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sage SW 2860ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Svelte Sage SW 6164ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Soft Meadow VS 360ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.