Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Simply Sage PPU10-16
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Frosted Fern (SW 9648), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Frosted Fern is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 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 Frosted Fern really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 38.03Behr is 39
- Hex
- #A7A796#A7A996 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Frosted Fern is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Willow Tree SW 7741ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Clary Sage SW 6178ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sea Frost VS 391ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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