Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Shy Green MQ3-48
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Pine Frost (SW 9656), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Pine Frost is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Pine Frost really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 65.15Behr is 63
- Hex
- #D0D5CB#CBD2C7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Pine Frost is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frostwork SW 0059ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Sea Spray SW 9651ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Sea Salt SW 6204ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.