Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Smooth Silk YL-W07
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fresh Zest (SW 9662), at ΔE 0.76 — indistinguishable.
Fresh Zest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.76 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 Fresh Zest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.76indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.99Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F5E9CF#F6EAD2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fresh Zest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crème SW 7556ΔE 0.84 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Morning Sun SW 6672ΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Décor White SW 7559ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.