Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Silk Elegance PPL-71
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Intimate White (SW 6322), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Intimate White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Intimate White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 77.09Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F0E1D8#F6E8DE in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Intimate White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Faint Coral SW 6329ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points lower.
- Nearly Peach SW 6336ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.9 points lower.
- Polite White SW 6056ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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