Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Silver Feather BWC-29
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Opaline (SW 6189), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Opaline is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Opaline really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 73.05Behr is 71
- Hex
- #DCDFD7#DBDCD3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Opaline is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pacific Fog SW 9627ΔE 1.14 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Frosty White SW 6196ΔE 1.18 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Nonchalant White SW 6161ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Silver Feather BWC-29 matched across all 13 brands →