Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smokey Cream N190-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Reliable White (SW 6091), at ΔE 0.53 — indistinguishable.
Reliable White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.53 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 Reliable White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.53indistinguishable
- LRV
- 74.19Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E8DED3#E9DFD5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Reliable White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Modest White SW 6084ΔE 0.71 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Porcelain SW 0053ΔE 0.82 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Nice White SW 6063ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.