Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Solid Opal BWC-06
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Marshmallow (SW 7001), at ΔE 0.59 — indistinguishable.
Marshmallow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.59 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 Marshmallow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.59indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.73Behr is 83
- Hex
- #EEE9E0#EEEAE2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Marshmallow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cold Foam SW 9504ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Greek Villa SW 7551ΔE 1.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Alabaster SW 7008ΔE 1.18 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.