Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Soothing Spring HDC-CL-23
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Piedmont (SW 9657), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Piedmont is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Piedmont really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 59.77Behr is 58
- Hex
- #C2CEC5#BCCBC4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Piedmont is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rainwashed SW 6211ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Copen Blue SW 0068ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Waterscape SW 6470ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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