Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shark Tooth BWC-17
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Natural Choice (SW 7011), at ΔE 1.14 — near-exact.
Natural Choice is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.14 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 Natural Choice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.14near-exact
- LRV
- 72.95Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E3DED0#E4E1D3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Natural Choice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grey Mist SW 9625ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Oyster White SW 7637ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Nonchalant White SW 6161ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.