Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smart White 730A-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is White Snow (SW 9541), at ΔE 0.98 — indistinguishable.
White Snow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.98 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 White Snow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.98indistinguishable
- LRV
- 90.33Behr is 90
- Hex
- #F5F4EE#F6F3EC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if White Snow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cheviot SW 9503ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Arcade White SW 7100ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- High Reflective White SW 7757ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.