Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Snowy Egret PWN-50
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Cheviot (SW 9503), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Cheviot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Cheviot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 88.72Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F6F2E8#F3F2E8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Cheviot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cold Foam SW 9504ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Cotton SW 9581ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- Greek Villa SW 7551ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.