Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soft Iris 640A-1
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Elation (SW 6827), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Elation is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.61 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 Elation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 72.32Behr is 78
- Hex
- #DFDCE5#E6E3EB in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Elation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lite Lavender SW 6554ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- Inspired Lilac SW 6820ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
- Silver Peony SW 6547ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.8 points lower.