Behr → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Behr Springday MQ3-14
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Celery (SW 6421), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Celery is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Celery really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 71.3Behr is 67
- Hex
- #E0DDBD#DBD7B7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Celery is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honeydew SW 6428ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Rice Paddy SW 6414ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Wild Lime SW 9668ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.