Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Silky White PPU7-12
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cold Foam (SW 9504), at ΔE 0.21 — indistinguishable.
Cold Foam is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.21 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 Cold Foam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.21indistinguishable
- LRV
- 84Behr is 83
- Hex
- #EFECE3#EEEBE2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cold Foam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cotton SW 9581ΔE 0.45 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness.
- Alabaster SW 7008ΔE 0.51 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Greek Villa SW 7551ΔE 0.61 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.