Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Simply White BWC-01
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Roman Column (SW 7562), at ΔE 0.94 — indistinguishable.
Roman Column is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.94 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 Roman Column really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.94indistinguishable
- LRV
- 87.58Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F6F0E2#F5F1E4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Roman Column is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whitetail SW 7103ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Westhighland White SW 7566ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Cheviot SW 9503ΔE 1.33 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.