Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shoreline Haze MQ6-31
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Accolade (SW 9516), at ΔE 0.73 — indistinguishable.
Accolade is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.73 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 Accolade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.73indistinguishable
- LRV
- 62.07Behr is 60
- Hex
- #D5CEBF#D2CBBC in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Accolade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Useful Gray SW 7050ΔE 1.12 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Mushroom SW 9587ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Simple Stone SW 9521ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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