Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Solar Energy P310-5
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Daffodil (SW 6901), at ΔE 1.66 — near-exact.
Daffodil is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.66 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 Daffodil really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.66near-exact
- LRV
- 71.32Behr is 71
- Hex
- #FAD97A#F7DA74 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Daffodil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Funky Yellow SW 6913ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- Lemon Twist SW 6909ΔE 3.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Sunny Side Up SW 9665ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.