Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Solemn Silence PPU26-12
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Olympus White (SW 6253), at ΔE 0.62 — indistinguishable.
Olympus White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.62 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 Olympus White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.62indistinguishable
- LRV
- 68.09Behr is 68
- Hex
- #D4D8D7#D3D8D8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Olympus White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Windchill SW 9636ΔE 0.97 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Misty SW 6232ΔE 1.41 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Dew Drop SW 9641ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Solemn Silence PPU26-12 matched across all 13 brands →