Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spanish Lace YL-W02
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Tea Light (SW 7681), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Tea Light is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Tea Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 79.15Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F8E4C2#FCE8CA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Tea Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Classic Ivory SW 0051ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
- Paper Lantern SW 7676ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
- Gardenia SW 6665ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.