Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soft Buttercup P290-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), at ΔE 2.28 — very close.
Lemon Chiffon is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.28 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Lemon Chiffon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.28very close
- LRV
- 79.3Behr is 86
- Hex
- #F5E5BC#FFEDBE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Lemon Chiffon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- They call it Mellow SW 9015ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
- Lantern Light SW 6687ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 9.9 points lower.
- Friendly Yellow SW 6680ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soft Buttercup P290-1 matched across all 13 brands →