Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Serene Journey BIC-11
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Kingston (SW 9677), at ΔE 1.32 — near-exact.
Kingston is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.32 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 Kingston really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.32near-exact
- LRV
- 69.97Behr is 67
- Hex
- #D4DCD3#CFD8D1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Kingston is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Window Pane SW 6210ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
- Pine Frost SW 9656ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Sea Salt SW 6204ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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