Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Spring Valley S390-2
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Wavecrest (SW 9672), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Wavecrest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Wavecrest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 69.3Behr is 66
- Hex
- #D3DCCD#CED7C5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Wavecrest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Supreme Green SW 6442ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Topiary Tint SW 6449ΔE 2.72 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Frostwork SW 0059ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spring Valley S390-2 matched across all 13 brands →