Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Sleek White OR-W15
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Roman Column (SW 7562), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Roman Column is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 87.58Behr is 92
- Hex
- #F6F0E2#FAF6E9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Roman Column is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cheviot SW 9503ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Whitetail SW 7103ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
- Frost Bite SW 9505ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.