Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smoky White BWC-13
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Pearly White (SW 7009), at ΔE 0.22 — indistinguishable.
Pearly White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.22 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 Pearly White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.22indistinguishable
- LRV
- 77.33Behr is 78
- Hex
- #E8E3D9#E9E4DA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Pearly White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sanctuary SW 9583ΔE 0.73 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- White Heron SW 7627ΔE 0.79 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Heron Plume SW 6070ΔE 0.89 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.