Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spirited Yellow P290-4
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Daffodil (SW 6901), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Daffodil is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 71.32Behr is 76
- Hex
- #FAD97A#FFDC83 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Daffodil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honey Bees SW 9018ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
- Midday SW 6695ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
- Sunny Veranda SW 9017ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
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